Richard vs Lloyd

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 #1,763 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sacred, holy"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Richard Rank #232

Lloyd Rank #1,763

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1763 for Lloyd.

Is Richard or Lloyd more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Lloyd at #1763 in the United States.

What do Richard and Lloyd mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Lloyd means "sacred, holy" (Welsh origin).

Are Richard and Lloyd boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Lloyd is primarily a boy name.