Richard vs Lucille

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 #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin Lucia/Lux

French English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Lucille Rank #274

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #274 for Lucille.

Is Richard or Lucille more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Lucille at #274 in the United States.

What do Richard and Lucille mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Lucille means "light, illumination" (Latin Lucia/Lux origin).

Are Richard and Lucille boy or girl names?

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