Richardson

German

"dominant ruler"

Richardson Origin and Meaning

The name Richardson is a boy's name.

Richardson is a masculine name with English origins, traditionally used as a surname meaning 'son of Richard.' Richard itself combines Germanic elements meaning 'powerful' and 'ruler,' making Richardson essentially mean 'son of the powerful ruler.' As a first name, Richardson is uncommon, having never ranked among popular given names in the US or UK. It represents the trend of using surnames as first names, appealing to families looking for formal, distinguished-sounding names or those wishing to honor someone with the Richardson surname. The name offers friendly nicknames like Rich, Rick, or Richie. It carries connotations of dignity and tradition while maintaining its distinctiveness as a first name.

Famous People Named Richardson

• Henry Hobson Richardson American architect, founder of the Richardsonian Romanesque style
• Owen Willans Richardson British physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics
• Samuel Richardson English novelist