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Richard vs Levi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Levi

Boy #12 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"associated with, united"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12
Total SSA Count
9,513
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232
Levi Rank #12

Levi is more popular, ranked #12 vs #232 for Richard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Levi more popular?

Levi is more popular, ranked #12 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Levi mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Levi means "associated with, united" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Levi boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Levi is primarily a boy name.

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