Richard vs Grant

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 #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Grant Rank #241

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

Is Richard or Grant more popular?

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

What do Richard and Grant mean?

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

Are Richard and Grant boy or girl names?

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