Richard vs Greg

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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Boy #4,526 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"watchful, alert"

Origin: Greek

English American European

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Greg Rank #4,526

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4526 for Greg.

Is Richard or Greg more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Greg at #4526 in the United States.

What do Richard and Greg mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Greg means "watchful, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Greg boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Greg is primarily a boy name.