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Richmond

♂ Boy

Pronounced RICH-mund /ˈrɪtʃ.mənd/High

Meaning: From a Norman French place name — from riche, 'rich; powerful; splendid', plus mont, 'a hill, a mount'; 'the splendid hill'Low

In 30 seconds: The rich/splendid hill: Richmond is a French/Germanic place-surname. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGermanic, French
MeaningFrom a Norman French place name — from riche, 'rich; powerful; splendid', plus mont, 'a hill, a mount'; 'the splendid hill'
U.S. rank (2025)#5563 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,304

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192118802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Richmond comes from a Norman French place name — from riche, 'rich; powerful; splendid', plus mont, 'a hill, a mount' — 'the splendid hill'. Borne by English nobility and many places (Richmond, Virginia). A crisp, classic name (said 'RICH-mund'; nickname Rich).

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, the-splendid-hill at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Richmond joins the Norman French riche, 'rich; powerful; splendid', with mont, 'a hill' — 'the splendid hill' — a crisp, classic place-surname (said 'RICH-mund').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Richmond — surname/place-name

Variations

RichmundRichman

Nicknames

Rich

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Richmond mean?

Richmond is a French/Germanic place-surname — 'the rich/splendid hill'.

How do you pronounce Richmond?

It's said RICH-mund /ˈrɪtʃ.mənd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Richmond a boy or girl name?

Richmond is a boy's name.

How popular is Richmond?

Richmond is a rare name in the U.S.

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