Meaning
strong ruler, powerful leader
Origin
Richard is a name of Germanic origin, rooted in modern tradition.
It appears in our records across 16 countries (AT, CA, CH, CL, CO, DE, FR, GB, HU, IE, MV, NG, NL, PE, US, ZA).
Style
- classic
- strong
- royal
- international
- traditional
- masculine
Famous people named Richard
- Richard the Lionheart
- Richard I (the Lionheart)
- Richard III
- Richard I of England (The Lionheart)
- Richard III of England
Variations
Riccardo, Ricard, Rick, Richie, Dick, Rickard, Ricardo, Rychard, Riccardo (Italian), Ricard (Catalan), Richard (English), Richart
Nicknames
Richie, Rick, Dick, Rich, Rici, Ricsi
Popularity
Richard appears in 16 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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