What is the origin of the name Richmond?

Richmond is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Richmond?

Richmond is currently ranked #6722 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Richmond?

Richmond is pronounced RICH-muhnd.

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Richmond

RICH-muhnd

Popularity

#6722

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

English

Total Births

4,287

Peak Year

#73 in 1921

First Recorded

1880

Style

Strong & Bold, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An English surname and place name meaning 'powerful protector' or 'rich hill'.

Nickname Watch

Rich Richie Mond

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

Richmond Arquette
American actor, member of the Arquette family

Nicknames

Rich Richie Mond

Similar Names

Reginald Clifford Edmund Montgomery

Personality Traits

StrongDependableLoyalIntelligent

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