Richard vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #232
Total SSA Count: 1,539
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Grayson

Boy #48 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #48
Total SSA Count: 6,211
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #232 for Richard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Grayson mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Grayson means "From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name" (English origin).

Are Richard and Grayson boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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