Richard vs Love

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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Girl #846 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"deep affection, devotion"

Origin: Old English

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Love Rank #846

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #846 for Love.

Is Richard or Love more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Love at #846 in the United States.

What do Richard and Love mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Love means "deep affection, devotion" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Love boy or girl names?

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