Gray vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gray

Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

✓ 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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Gray Rank #1,342

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1342 for Gray.

Is Gray or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Gray and Richard mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Gray and Richard boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.