Liam Patel

By Liam Patel
Linguistics Researcher

Updated on September 02, 2024

Richardson

US Popularity Rank: 13524

Origin: German

Meaning: Powerful ruler; Son of Richard

Baby Richardson will be destined to be a leader with this Germanic name. Meaning "powerful ruler," it has a regal tone that your little one can grow into. Originally, it was used as a surname in England that meant "son of Richard," while Richard is an old Norman name borne by rulers like King Richard I of England, also known as Richard the Lionheart. Baby can look up to this name's famous bearers and feel inspired to change the world.