Richard

Richard means “Brave ruler; strong in rule”.

Origin: GermanicRegion: USA, GlobalGender: BoySyllables: 2

US popularity

#8

all-time rank

2559K

births

declining

Boomer era

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Frequently asked

What does the name Richard mean?

Richard means "Brave ruler; strong in rule", and is of Germanic origin.

What is the origin of Richard?

Richard originates from Germanic.

How popular is the name Richard?

Richard has been given to about 2,558,877 babies in the US and is currently declining, most associated with the Boomer generation.

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