Richard vs London

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 #1,208 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great river, wide flowing water"

Origin: Celtic/Latin

English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

London Rank #1,208

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1208 for London.

Is Richard or London more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to London at #1208 in the United States.

What do Richard and London mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). London means "great river, wide flowing water" (Celtic/Latin origin).

Are Richard and London boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. London is primarily a boy name.