Richard vs Luis

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 #130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Luis Rank #130

Luis is more popular, ranked #130 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Luis more popular?

Luis is more popular, ranked #130 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Luis mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Luis means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Luis boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Luis is primarily a boy name.