Ritchard

Ritchard is a masculine name representing an uncommon spelling variant of Richard, which comes from Germanic elements meaning 'powerful' and 'brave' or 'hardy.' The distinctive spelling with 't' inserted gives the name a unique visual quality while maintaining the familiar pronunciation. Richard has been a consistently popular name throughout Western history, borne by numerous kings, leaders, and notable figures, while this particular spelling variant remains relatively rare. The name peaked in popularity during the Middle Ages and saw revivals in the 19th and mid-20th centuries. Ritchard offers parents a way to honor family traditions or historical connections to the name Richard while providing a slightly distinctive twist that helps differentiate their child from the more common spelling.

Pronounced RICH-urd.

As of October 2026, Ritchard ranked #10072 in US births in 2000 SSA, peaked at #2733 in 1967.