Richard vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Lex Rank #2,214

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Richard or Lex more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Richard and Lex mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Lex boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.