Dick Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dick Name at a Glance

Name	Dick
Meaning	Rhyming nickname from medieval times. Richard 'strong ruler' was shortened to Rick then rhymed to Dick.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dick Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dick means “Rhyming nickname from medieval times. Richard 'strong ruler' was shortened to Rick then rhymed to Dick”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dick Name Origin

Our database records Dick under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dick a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dick is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dick

When considering Dick for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.