Richard vs Lewis

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 #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

English Welsh French American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Lewis Rank #435

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #435 for Lewis.

Is Richard or Lewis more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Richard and Lewis mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Richard and Lewis boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Lewis is primarily a boy name.