Richard vs Lillian

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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Girl #54 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lily flower, pure"

Origin: Latin

English American French

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Lillian Rank #54

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Lillian more popular?

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Lillian mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Lillian means "lily flower, pure" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Lillian boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Lillian is primarily a girl name.