Richard vs Louis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Louis Rank #236

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #236 for Louis.

Is Richard or Louis more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Louis at #236 in the United States.

What do Richard and Louis mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin).

Are Richard and Louis boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Louis is primarily a boy name.