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Richard vs Levon

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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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232
Levon Rank #1,782

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1782 for Levon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Levon more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Levon at #1782 in the United States.

What do Richard and Levon mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Levon means "lion" (Armenian, from Greek leon origin).

Are Richard and Levon boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Levon is primarily a boy name.

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