Richard vs Lola

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 #272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sorrows"

Origin: Spanish, from Dolores

Spanish English German American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Lola Rank #272

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #272 for Lola.

Is Richard or Lola more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Lola at #272 in the United States.

What do Richard and Lola mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Lola means "sorrows" (Spanish, from Dolores origin).

Are Richard and Lola boy or girl names?

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