Richard Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Richard Name at a Glance

Name	Richard
Meaning	'Henry IV' Richard Scroop, Archbishop of York. Sir Richard Vernon. 'King Henry V' & 'Henry VI, 1, 2, & 3', Richard Plantagenet. His son, Richard. 'Richard II'. 'Richard III' Richard, Duke of York, Edward IV's son. Sir Richard Ratcliff.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Richard Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Richard means “'Henry IV' Richard Scroop, Archbishop of York. Sir Richard Vernon. 'King Henry V' & 'Henry VI, 1, 2, & 3', Richard Plantagenet. His son, Richard. 'Richard II'. 'Richard III' Richard, Duke of York, Edward IV's son. Sir Richard Ratcliff”. 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.

Richard Name Origin

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

Is Richard a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Richard

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