Richard vs Luther

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 #1,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous army, warrior people"

Origin: Old High German

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Luther Rank #1,499

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1499 for Luther.

Is Richard or Luther more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Luther at #1499 in the United States.

What do Richard and Luther mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Luther means "famous army, warrior people" (Old High German origin).

Are Richard and Luther boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Luther is primarily a boy name.