Richard Name Origin
/RICH-erd/-
American (English) 35% -
British (English) 40%
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French (French) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Richard
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Name Origin
The name Richard is of Old Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'ric' meaning 'ruler, leader' and 'hard' meaning 'brave, hardy'. It became popular in England and France during the Middle Ages and is commonly used as a male given name in English and French-speaking countries.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Richard each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).