Richard vs Gray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Girl #5,235 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired, dignified"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Gray Rank #5,235

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5235 for Gray.

Is Richard or Gray more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Gray at #5235 in the United States.

What do Richard and Gray mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Gray means "gray-haired, dignified" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Gray boy or girl names?

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