Graham vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Graham

Boy #129 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gravelly homestead"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Graham Rank #129

Richard Rank #232

Graham is more popular, ranked #129 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Graham or Richard more popular?

Graham is more popular, ranked #129 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Graham and Richard mean?

Graham means "gravelly homestead" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Graham and Richard boy or girl names?

Graham is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.