Richard vs Gray

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 #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Richard Rank #232

Gray Rank #1,342

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

Is Richard or Gray more popular?

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

What do Richard and Gray mean?

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

Are Richard and Gray boy or girl names?

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