Richard
brave ruler or powerful ruler (Germanic)
Richard is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 3, with 268,555 records. It has 2 syllables.
The May 2021 total includes the name written with JR: 254,357 as Richard, and 14,198 as Richard Jr.
Origin and meaning
brave ruler or powerful ruler (Germanic)
Richard is of Germanic origin, brought to the English-speaking world via the Normans. In the Philippines, it was introduced during the American period and rapidly grew into one of the most widely registered male names across multiple generations.
Derived from the Germanic elements 'ric' (ruler, mighty) and 'hard' (brave, hardy). It became established in England after the Norman Conquest and spread to the Philippines during the American colonial period, where it remains exceptionally popular.
Name character
In the Philippines
Very common standalone first name and in compound names (e.g., Richard John, Mark Richard). Frequently shortened to nicknames like Ricky, Chard, Rich, or localized as Carding.
Related forms
- Ricardo Spanish
- Richard French
- Richard German
- Riccardo Italian
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Richard with common surname pairs
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How do I use Richard with two Filipino surnames?
Richard is the given name. The full name is Richard + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Richard a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Richard is number 3, with 268,555 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.