Grant vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish 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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Grant Rank #241

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #241 for Grant.

Is Grant or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Grant and Richard mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Grant and Richard boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.