Richard vs Graham

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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Boy #129 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gravelly homestead"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Graham Rank #129

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

Is Richard or Graham more popular?

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

What do Richard and Graham mean?

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

Are Richard and Graham boy or girl names?

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