Richard vs Leonardo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #84 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"brave as a lion"

Origin: Italian from Germanic (Leonard)

Italian Spanish Portuguese American

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Richard Rank #232

Leonardo Rank #84

Leonardo is more popular, ranked #84 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Leonardo more popular?

Leonardo is more popular, ranked #84 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Leonardo mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Leonardo means "brave as a lion" (Italian from Germanic (Leonard) origin).

Are Richard and Leonardo boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Leonardo is primarily a boy name.