What does the name Dick mean?

The name Dick means "Brave ruler".

What is the origin of the name Dick?

Dick is a name of Germanic origin.

Yes, Dick is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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All-Time Total: 28,449

Peak Year: 1934

The name Dick is a diminutive of the name Richard, which is of Germanic origin meaning "brave power."

Boy names closely related to Dick

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Girl names closely related to Dick

Darci Kris Juli Karie Deanne Tami Debbra Karrie

Names with similar meaning to Dick

Dickie Ricardo Rich Richard Richelle Rick Rickey Rickie

Births per year in the United States

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