Richard
RICH-erd
Popularity
#232
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
2,585,535
Peak Year
#58,991 in 1946
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Richard is a Germanic name meaning 'brave ruler' or 'powerful leader.' It is composed of the elements 'ric' (power, rule) and 'hard' (brave, hardy).
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Richard Nixon
37th President of the United States
Richard Gere
American actor and producer
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