Richard vs Liham

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

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Richard' can be twisted to 'bitch'"}

Liham

Boy #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,616
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232
Liham Rank #6,616

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Liham more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Richard and Liham mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Richard and Liham boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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