Richard vs Lynn

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 #5,977 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lake, pool, waterfall"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Richard Rank #232

Lynn Rank #5,977

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5977 for Lynn.

Is Richard or Lynn more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Lynn at #5977 in the United States.

What do Richard and Lynn mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Lynn means "lake, pool, waterfall" (Welsh origin).

Are Richard and Lynn boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Lynn is primarily a boy name.