Richardson
Germanic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Richardson
Richardson is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Richard," derived from the Germanic name Richard (composed of "ric" meaning power and "hard" meaning brave).
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Etymology
Richardson is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Richard," derived from the Germanic name Richard (composed of "ric" meaning power and "hard" meaning brave). The name is primarily English and Scottish in origin, becoming established as a surname during the Middle Ages when patronymic naming conventions were common in Northern Europe.
Richardson currently ranks #8,110 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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