Lillain vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rick, Rich, Richie

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Lillain Rank #38,762
Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #38762 for Lillain.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lillain ___

  • Lillain Rose
  • Lillain Mae
  • Lillain Grace
  • Lillain Pearl
  • Lillain June

Richard ___

  • Richard James
  • Richard William
  • Richard Thomas
  • Richard Henry
  • Richard Andrew
  • Richard George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lillain

Violet Pearl Clarence Florence

If you choose Richard

William Charles Edward Margaret Catherine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lillain or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Lillain at #38762 in the United States.

What do Lillain and Richard mean?

Lillain means "lily flower" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Lillain and Richard boy or girl names?

Lillain is primarily a girl name. Richard is primarily a boy name.

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