What origin is the name Rich?

Rich comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Rich a popular name?

Rich is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Rich does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Rich?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Rich — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Rich

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Rich

Rich

Boy

english

1 syllable

Rich is an english boy's name meaning "Rich means 'powerful, rich ruler', a strong name that speaks of leadership and abundance for your child.".

Rich is a boy name of english origin meaning "Rich means 'powerful, rich ruler', a strong name that speaks of leadership and abundance for your child.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Rich means 'powerful, rich ruler', a strong name that speaks of leadership and abundance for your child.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Rich

Very rare in US records

What does Rich mean?

Rich is a boy name of english origin meaning "Rich means 'powerful, rich ruler', a strong name that speaks of leadership and abundance for your child.".

Is Rich a rare name?

Yes. Rich does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Rich

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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