Names like Richard
If Richard is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Germanic classics to names with a similar sound. Richard has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Raymond, Derek, Bernard and Robert.
24 boy names like Richard
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- Raymond#395Wise protector; mighty guardianAlso GermanicSimilar popularity curve
- Derek#284This name means 'ruler of the people' or 'people's ruler'.Also GermanicSimilar popularity curve
- BernardThis name means 'brave as a bear' or 'strong bear'.Also GermanicSame “-rd” ending
- Robert#92Robert means "bright fame." It comes from Germanic roots that combine words for "fame"…Also Germanic2 syllables
- Roger#834Roger means "famous spear".Also Germanic2 syllables
- Edward#224Edward means "rich guard" or "wealthy protector."Same “-rd” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Albert#614The name Albert means 'noble and bright' or 'noble and famous'.Also Germanic2 syllables
- Raul#634Raul means "wise counselor" or "wolf counsel".Also Germanic
- Rodrigo#492Rodrigo means "famous ruler".Also Germanic
- Fernando#387This name means someone who is brave and ready for an adventure.Also GermanicSimilar popularity curve
- GerardGerard means "brave spear." It combines the elements "ger" (spear) and "hard" (brave…Also GermanicSame “-rd” ending
- Carlos#150Carlos is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Charles.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Armando#556This name means "army man" or "soldier." It signifies someone strong, brave, and…Also Germanic
- Enrique#571This name means 'ruler of the home' or 'lord of the estate'.Also Germanic
- BillyBilly is a diminutive of William, meaning "resolute protector" or "will-helmet." It…Also Germanic2 syllables
- ErnestErnest means serious or sincere.Also Germanic2 syllables
- GaryGary means "spear".Also Germanic2 syllables
- BobbyIt is a diminutive of Robert, meaning 'bright fame' or 'famous'.Also Germanic2 syllables
- RoderickRoderick means "famous ruler." It combines the elements "hrod," meaning fame, and "ric,"…Also Germanic
- Alfredo#820This name means 'wise counselor' or 'elf counsel'.Also Germanic
- JarrettJarrett means "strength of a spear".Also Germanic2 syllables
- FredrickPeaceful ruler, powerful leaderAlso Germanic2 syllables
- Riley#208Riley means "valiant" or "courageous." It can also mean "rye clearing" or "wood clearing."Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- JarvisDerived from Gervase, meaning 'spear servant'.Also Germanic2 syllables
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- What names are similar to Richard?
- Names with a similar style to Richard include Raymond, Derek, Bernard, Robert, Roger and Edward.
- How are these names matched to Richard?
- Each name is compared with Richard on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Richard has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Germanic names are like Richard?
- Raymond, Derek, Bernard, Robert and Roger share Richard's Germanic roots.