What does the name Richard mean?

The name Richard means "Brave ruler".

What is the origin of the name Richard?

Richard is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 1,539 babies were named Richard in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

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

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Births Last Year: 1,539 ↘

All-Time Total: 2,550,748

Peak Year: 1946

Richard is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements "ric" meaning "ruler" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "strong."

Boy names closely related to Richard

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Girl names closely related to Richard

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Names with similar meaning to Richard

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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