Richard vs Lowell

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 #3,754 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young wolf"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Richard Rank #232

Lowell Rank #3,754

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3754 for Lowell.

Is Richard or Lowell more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Lowell at #3754 in the United States.

What do Richard and Lowell mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Lowell means "young wolf" (Old French origin).

Are Richard and Lowell boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Lowell is primarily a boy name.