Richard vs Grace

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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Girl #40 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Divine grace, elegance, goodwill"

Origin: Latin

English Irish Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Grace Rank #40

Grace is more popular, ranked #40 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Grace more popular?

Grace is more popular, ranked #40 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Grace mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Grace means "Divine grace, elegance, goodwill" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Grace boy or girl names?

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