Richard vs Grey

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 #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Grey Rank #878

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #878 for Grey.

Is Richard or Grey more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Richard and Grey mean?

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

Are Richard and Grey boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Grey is primarily a boy name.