Richard

Meaning of Richard

Richard means "powerful ruler" or "strong leader."

Richard has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Richard

Richard has held fairly steady, sitting around #234 in 2025 after peaking at #65 in 2000.

Notable people named Richard

• Richard Nixon
  37th U.S. President
• Richard Gere
  American actor
• Richard Branson
  Virgin Group founder
• Richard Dawkins
  Evolutionary biologist, author
• Richard Feynman
  Nobel physicist

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Questions about the name Richard

What does the name Richard mean?

Richard means richard means "powerful ruler" or "strong leader.", and it comes from Germanic origins.

Is Richard a boy's or a girl's name?

Richard is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Richard?

In 2025, Richard ranked #234 for boys, down from #232 the year before.

When was Richard most popular?

Richard peaked at #65 in 2000.