Names That Mean Rich

  1. Ted
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Theodore or Edward, Greek or English
    • Meaning:

      "gift of god; rich guard"
    • Description:

      Like Ed, Eddie and Teddy, Ted is rarely used as an independent name – in the US, at least. In the UK, Eddie ranks just outside the Top 200, Teddy ranks just outside the Top 30, and Ted is a Top 200 pick.
  2. Ryker
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "rich"
    • Description:

      As a stylish name, Ryker has three big things going for it: its Ry beginning (as in Riley, Ryder, and Rylan), its two-syllable rhythm, and its er ending. A nice surprise for many is it's "rich" meaning. While this may not be a factor beyond New York City, there is an infamous prison there called Riker's Island. Ryker is one of the trendiest German names for boys in the US.
  3. Crimson
    • Origin:

      Color name
    • Meaning:

      "rich deep red"
    • Description:

      Crimson could be a possible competitor for Scarlett's success, though it's lacking that Johansson charm.
  4. Ulrich
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "rich and noble heritage"
    • Description:

      Ulrich has ancient roots — it was derived from the Old High German name Uodalrich (also spelled Odalric). Ulrich was a common given name in medieval Germany, when it was associated with St. Ulrich of Augsburg. St. Ulrich is the patron saint of pregnant women and easy births.
  5. Rayan
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "land that is lush and rich in water"
    • Description:

      Popular Arabic name for boys and sometimes girls too, that's also a term of authority in India.
  6. Pluto
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "rich"
    • Description:

      The Roman god of the underworld, the former ninth planet, a cartoon dog...but not a baby.
  7. Dhani
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "rich"
    • Description:

      Dhani is a haunting Hindi name for boys that's a million miles away from the similar-sounding Danny or Donny. One notable namesake is musician Dhani Harrison, look-alike son of Beatle George. He is named after the sixth and seventh notes of the Indian music scale, 'dha' and 'ni'. 'Dhani' is also a raga in north Indian classical music. Another noted bearer is longtime NFL linebacker Dhani Jones.
  8. Ulric
    • Origin:

      English variation of Ulrich and Wulfric, German
    • Meaning:

      "rich and noble heritage; wolf power"
    • Description:

      Also related to the word for wolf, this name has a first syllable that's not appealing to the American ear. Better ic-ending choices: Dominic, Frederic, Eric.
  9. Ulrik
    • Origin:

      Scandianvian variation of Ulrich, German
    • Meaning:

      "rich and noble heritage"
    • Description:

      It may surprise Americans to hear that Ulrik is a fashionable choice elsewhere in the world, as U is the least-used letter for given names in the US. In recent years, Ulrik has been one of the fastest-rising names in Norway.
  10. Reyyan
    • Origin:

      Turkish variation of Rayan, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "land that is lush and rich in water"
  11. Wealthy
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "prosperous, rich"
    • Description:

      A rich possibility that fits in with today's rising names such as Cash, Currency, and Million, though we think a name meaning rich, regal, or blessed would be better. Historically, the name Wealthy was used to imply a wealth of blessings rather than money.
  12. Wealthy
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "prosperous, rich"
    • Description:

      Wealthy was used for girls in the late 19th and early 20th century, with a meaning that implied a wealth of blessings. Today, it's difficult to see Wealthy and not think cash, but luckily names that mean wealth are currently en vogue. We see it as a new unisex possibility that's likely to reemerge on the charts.
  13. Edin
    • Origin:

      Manx
    • Meaning:

      "rich friend"
    • Description:

      Edin is a variant on the name Edwin from the Isle of Man. It may get confused as a misspelling of Eden in the US, but the pronunciation is different..
  14. Jamaica
    • Origin:

      Native American place name
    • Meaning:

      "rich in springs"
    • Description:

      Among the least gimmicky, most appealing and colorful of all the names found in the atlas, Jamaica almost sings out the rhythms of the West Indies.
  15. Crimson
    • Origin:

      English color name
    • Meaning:

      "rich deep red"
    • Description:

      Crimson is a rare unisex color name used more frequently among baby girls.
  16. Ashira
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "I will sing"
    • Description:

      Unusual name with stylish, silky feel.
  17. Ryker
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "rich"
    • Description:

      The trendy surname name Ryker, in the US Top 200 for boys, is now used in increasing numbers for girls.
  18. Ulrica
    • Origin:

      Feminine form of Ulrich or Wulfric, Swedish, German
    • Meaning:

      "rich and noble heritage; wolf ruler"
    • Description:

      Ulrica has an Old World sound, but is perhaps enough like Erika and Annika that it could work today. Also spelled Ulrika, it was borne by a 18th century Swedish queen and Olympic ice hockey player, Ulrica Lindström.
  19. Urh
    • Origin:

      Slovene variation of Ulrich, German
    • Meaning:

      "rich and noble heritage"
    • Description:

      A relatively stylish choice in Slovenia, where it is the standard form of Ulrich. Unlikely to catch on in the US, where U is the least common initial.
  20. Dives
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "rich"
    • Description:

      In the biblical parable of the rich man and the beggar Lazarus, the rich man was sometimes given the name Dives (literally "rich" or "the rich one" in Latin). He turns up in literature and folk song from the middle ages onwards, and very occasionally on birth certificates.

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