What does Richard mean? Richard as a boys' name is pronounced RICH-erd. It is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Richard is "powerful leader". Norman name commonly used for the last 900 years except in the 19th century. England's King Richard Coeur de Lion gave the name lasting impressions of kingliness and the exploits of a Crusader knight.
Richard Diamond, private detective protagonist of Richard Diamond, Private Detective, which aired on radio from 1949 to 1953, and on television from 1957 to 1960
It was borne by three kings of England including the 12th-century Richard I the Lionheart, one of the leaders of the Third Crusade. During the late Middle Ages this name was typically among the five most common for English males (with John, William, Robert and Thomas).
King Richard I, better known as Richard the Lionheart, was a central figure during the Third Crusade and remains a symbol of knightly chivalry. Because of its royal pedigree, the name never truly fell out of fashion, remaining a staple in the Western world for nearly a thousand years.
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Richard is a boy's name of German origin meaning "dominant ruler". Richard is the 232 ranked male name by popularity.
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The name Richard has its origins in the English language, deriving from Old High German roots. The name is composed of the elements ric meaning ruler or king, and hard meaning brave or strong.