Skip Ancestry navigation Skip to Footer Ancestry Home
  • Home
  • Trees
  • Search
  • Memories
  • DNA
  • Subscribe
  • Cart
  • Sign In
Home
Loading

Trees you own

    Shared with you

      Tree tools

      • My Trees
      • First Name Meanings
      • Last Name Meanings
      • Individual Records Search
      • Family Trees Support
      • Start a New Tree
      • Upload a GEDCOM
      Loading
      • All Collections
      • Census & Voter Lists
      • Birth, Marriage & Death
      • Military
      • Immigration & Travel
      • Public Member Trees
      • Card Catalogue
      • Member Search
      Memories
      Loading
      • Register a kit
      • AncestryDNA® Learning Hub
      • Traits Learning Hub
      • AncestryDNA®
      • AncestryDNA® Support
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Discover More Family Names with an Ancestry 14-day Free Trial* 
      • Support Centre
      • About Us
      • Site Map
      • Gift Memberships
        • Ancestry Corporate
        • Fold3.com
        • ForcesWarRecords.com
        • Geneanet.org
        • Newspapers.com
        • ProGenealogists.com
        • RootsWeb.com
      • © 2006-2026 Ancestry
      • Privacy
      • Cookies
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company
      Group of people

      Meaning of the first name Rich

      Origin

      English

      Meaning

      Brave Ruler or Wealthy

      Variations

      Richie, Richard, Richelle
      The name Rich has deep roots in English history, with its origins tracing back to the Old English word ric, meaning ruler or king. It was often used as a title to denote a person's noble or regal status. Over time, this word transitioned into a given name, becoming Rich, which carries the connotation of a brave ruler or someone who possesses wealth and prosperity.

      Throughout history, the name Rich has been associated with notable individuals who held positions of power and influence. In medieval England, it was not uncommon for lords and nobles to be called Rich, reflecting their status as authoritative figures. Over the centuries, the name has also been incorporated into names, such as Richardson or Richards, further emphasizing its connection to wealth and leadership.

      In modern-day usage, the name Rich remains prevalent, often as a shortened form of Richard. Many individuals named Rich can be found across various professions and walks of life, contributing to society in different ways. Whether in business, politics, or the arts, individuals bearing the name Rich continue to embrace their heritage of bravery, leadership, and prosperity.

      Based on our records...

      Williams

      Williams

      This is the most common surname associated with Rich.
      Mary

      Mary

      This is the most common name of those married to a Rich.
      Richard

      Richard

      This is the most common name for a child of a Rich.
      Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. - © Mapbox - © OpenStreetMap - Improve this map

      What are you curious about?

      Ready to learn more about your own family? Here are two ways to begin.
      Start a free trial
      Order AncestryDNA
      calendar.webp
      Based on our records...

      Did you know?

      1870 is when there were the most people born with the first name Rich.

      Explore the origins of another name.