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Boy Name

Richard

"Brave ruler, powerful leader"

Ranked #129 for boys

About the Name Richard

Meaning

Brave ruler, powerful leader

Origin

Germanic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

R

Boy Rank

#129

Richard is a boy name of Germanic origin. The name means "Brave ruler, powerful leader" and is currently ranked #129 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with R or explore other Germanic names.

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Popularity Over Time

#6
1950
#6
1960
#10
1970
#18
1980
#35
1990
#75
2000
#120
2010
#129
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Richard

  • RN Richard Nixon
  • RG Richard Gere
  • RP Richard Pryor

Names Similar to Richard

Robert

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Bright fame, shining with glory

Germanic #74

Ryan

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Little king, descendant of the king

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Roman

Boy

Citizen of Rome, strong

Latin #203

Reed

Boy

Red-haired, clearing

English #166
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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
7
Starts with
R
Origin
Germanic

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