Rich name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Germanic
Usage: English
Pronunciation: r(i)-ch
Meaning: Rich and Powerful Ruler and Form of Richard
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What does Rich mean?

Originated from Germanic, Prevalent and Enduring Rich is especially used in English and a baby boy name, Rich means "Rich and Powerful Ruler or Form of Richard". Rich is a variant of Aldrich.

Aldrich is variant of prevalent and perpetual Eldridge. Originated from Germanic, Prevalent and Perpetual Aldrich, Aldrich means "Aged and Wise Ruler and Old" is majorly used in English. Rich is version of lofty and virtuous Ulrich.

Ulrich is variant form of loved Alaric. Ulrich is form of Uodalrich in German language. Illustrous and Perpetual Ulrich's origin is Germanic and Old High German, meaning of Ulrich is "Patrimony and Mighty".

Rich is short form of Richard. Richard is form of Rickward. Also Richard is spelling variation of RIK;HARD. Meaning of Richard is Dominant Ruler, Powerful Leader and Rich is originated from English and Old High German.

How do I pronounce Rich?

r(i)-ch is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Rich.

Variants of Rich

Aldrich, Ulrich, Eldridge, Aldric, Audric, Uodalrich, Alaric, Huldrich, Ricky, Ulrike

Names that rhyme with Rich

How popular is the name Rich?

In United States, Rich was once a common name since emerging in 1880 it has been given to over 4205 babies. At the peak of its usage in 1962,. But after 122 years, the name has lost its appeal a bit and is now ranking low.

In addition to that, the moniker has been in Rich is a unique baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 500 names.

Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 434 on boy names chart when 35 babies were named Rich.

Rich is a rare baby name in England and Wales however it is still in use.

And also in Netherlands. But Rich is a popular baby name in Ghana where every 1 in 6000 have the name. According to our estimate, at least 130000 people have been bestowed Rich around the globe.

YearRankBirths
2023386128
2022374829
2021334334
2020333333
2019363230
2018369829
2017358030
2016530717
2015505518
2014524717
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Rich in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands161705
Sweden9805
Norway91205
Denmark4000

What numerology tells about Rich?

Stop expecting from people to do for you what you are willing to do for them. They don't have your heart. You attract wealth and successful people with your charisma. Spend time with other people and allow yourself to learn new things along the way. Your spiritual growth and strengthening the relationship with your soul is of utmost importance ton you. Your emotions are responsible for your success and great personality.

Other names similar to Rich, for would be parents

  •  Petra - Petra's meaning is The Rock or The Stone used for both genders that originated from Old Greek and Latin is used principally in Norwegian and Icelandic. On list of baby girl names, well-known Petra managed to reach 497 in year 1931 in United States
  •  Quincy - Noteworthy and Conifer Quincys origin is Latin, meaning of Quincy is "Fifth or From the Place Owned by the Fifth Son" which is substantially used in Tamil and English is used as a gender-neutral name
  •  Jaimie - Prominent Jaimie has its origin in Hebrew is predominantly used in English and English and is used for both boys and girls, Jaimie means "Yahweh May Protect, Pet Form of James Used as a Woman's Name or Supplanter"
  •  Arden - Widespread and Perpetual Arden has its origin in Latin language is a gender-neutral name, largely used in English, Arden means "Valley of the Eagle or Eagle Valley"
  •  Julissa - Eminent Julissa commonly is used in English is of English-American and English origin, meaning of Julissa is "Julie or Lisa" is bestowed upon both boys and girls

Famous people named Rich

  • Rich Skrenta, computer programmer and Silicon Valley entrepreneur
  • Rich man and Lazarus, well-known parable of Jesus appearing
  • Rich Rosen, software developer and an author on the subject of web development
  • Rich Galen, columnist and Republican strategist and former press secretary to Vice President Dan Quayle and Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich
  • Rich Galichon, independent studio drummer
  • Rich Jacobs, American artist and curator
  • Rich Davis, founded KC Masterpiece barbecue sauce
  • Rich Schutz, former Olympic weightlifter for the United States
  • Rich Baum, was Secretary to the Governor
  • Rich Jones, English guitarist born in Coventry in 1973
  • Rich Gotham, American business executive and the current president of the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association
  • Rich Matteson, American jazz artist, collegiate music educator
  • Rich Gossweiler, research scientist with Google whose area of expertise is
  • Rich Mullins, American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter best
  • Rich Garcés, Richard Alan Garcés Mendoza, Jr
  • Rich Kids on LSD, Californian hardcore punk band
  • Rich Kids, short-lived new wave band from London
  • Rich Hall, American comedian, writer, and musician
  • Rich Gannon, former American football quarterback
  • Rich Little, Canadian-American impressionist and voice actor
  • Rich Gedman, American former professional baseball player and coach
  • Rich Lowry, American writer and the editor of 'National Review'
  • Rich Beem, American professional golfer
  • Rich Fields, American broadcaster, spokesman
  • Rich Vos, American stand-up comedian, actor
  • Rich Johnston, British comics creator, columnist
  • Rich Rollins, American former Major League Baseball third baseman
  • Rich Costey, American record producer, mixer and engineer,
  • Rich Eisen, American television journalist for the NFL Network
  • Rich Harrison, American record producer and songwriter
  • Rich Harden, Canadian former professional baseball pitcher
  • Rich Crotty, former Mayor of Orange County, Florida
  • Rich Koz, American actor and broadcaster best known as horror-movie host Svengoolie
  • Rich Ingold, Arena Football League quarterback
  • Rich Hill, American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball
  • Rich Franklin, American retired mixed martial artist
  • Rich Kotite, former National Football League player and coach
  • Rich Bickle, Richard Bickle, Jr
  • Rich Buckler, Superman vs
  • Rich Monteleone, former Major League Baseball pitcher and coach
  • Rich Cronin, American singer, songwriter and rapper
  • Rich Fulcher, American comedian and author based
  • Rich Burlew, American author, game designer
  • Rich Brooks, retired American football player and coach
  • Rich Priske, Canadian artist, activist, humanitarian, poet
  • Rich Healey, former professional ice hockey defenceman
  • Rich Aurilia, former Major League Baseball player
  • Rich Moore, American film and television animation director
  • Rich Seubert, former American football guard
  • Rich Sutter, Canadian retired professional ice hockey right winger
  • Rich Vogler, champion sprint car and midget car driver

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
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