Richard
Boy NameGermanic
Meaning
Brave ruler
Origin
Germanic
Peak Year
1946
Peak Popularity
3.57%
Popularity Over Time
1880
0.61%
1890
0.62%
1900
0.71%
1910
0.79%
1920
1.36%
1930
2.85%
1940
3.15%
1950
2.80%
1960
2.01%
1970
1.60%
1980
0.90%
1990
0.63%
2000
0.30%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Richard mean?
Richard means "Brave ruler" and comes from Germanic origin.
When was Richard most popular?
Richard was most popular in 1946 when 3.57% of babies were given this name.
Is Richard a boy or girl name?
Richard is primarily used as a boy name.