Richard vs Lucius

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 #1,390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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Richard Rank #232

Lucius Rank #1,390

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1390 for Lucius.

Is Richard or Lucius more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Lucius at #1390 in the United States.

What do Richard and Lucius mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Lucius means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Lucius boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Lucius is primarily a boy name.