Richard vs Lukas

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 #268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Greek and Latin

German Scandinavian Polish Czech Slovak Dutch

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Lukas Rank #268

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #268 for Lukas.

Is Richard or Lukas more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Lukas at #268 in the United States.

What do Richard and Lukas mean?

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

Are Richard and Lukas boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Lukas is primarily a boy name.