Richard Beal

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Richard Beal — strong ruler
2.6 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Richard Beal is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Richard is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. From the Old High German Ricohard, composed of ric (power) and hard (brave, hardy). Borne by three kings of England. The surname Beal: Andrew Beal (born 1952), American billionaire Arthur Harold Beal (1896–1992), creator of Nitt Witt Ridge Bradley Beal (born 1993), American basketball player Brandon Beal (born 1983), American singer, songwriter, & producer Brea Beal (born 2000), American basketball player Dana Beal (born 1947), American social and political activist Ernest Frederick Beal (1885–1918), English war hero, recipient of the Victoria Cross Foster Ellenborough Lascelles Beal (1840–1916), American ornithologist Harry Beal (1930–2021), American Navy SEAL Jack Beal (1931–2013), English painter James Hartley Beal (1861–1. Richard is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 2.6 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Richard reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Richard

Meaning: strong ruler

Germanic

From the Old High German Ricohard, composed of ric (power) and hard (brave, hardy). Borne by three kings of England.

Surname: Beal

English

Andrew Beal (born 1952), American billionaire Arthur Harold Beal (1896–1992), creator of Nitt Witt Ridge Bradley Beal (born 1993), American basketball player Brandon Beal (born 1983), American singer, songwriter, & producer Brea Beal (born 2000), American basketball player Dana Beal (born 1947), American social and political activist Ernest Frederick Beal (1885–1918), English war hero, recipient of the Victoria Cross Foster Ellenborough Lascelles Beal (1840–1916), American ornithologist Harry Beal (1930–2021), American Navy SEAL Jack Beal (1931–2013), English painter James Hartley Beal (1861–1.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Richard is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
United Kingdom 24%
Germany 13%
Australia 9%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Richard by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Richard has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Rick
  • Dick
  • Rich
  • Richie
  • Ricardo
  • Riccardo

Notable People Named Richard Beal

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Richard Beal:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Richard?
The first name Richard originates from Germanic. From the Old High German Ricohard, composed of ric (power) and hard (brave, hardy). Borne by three kings of England.
When was Richard most popular?
The name Richard reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Beal?
The surname Beal originates from English. Andrew Beal (born 1952), American billionaire Arthur Harold Beal (1896–1992), creator of Nitt Witt Ridge Bradley Beal (born 1993), American basketball player Brandon Beal (born 1983), American singer, songwriter, & producer Brea Beal (born 2000), American basketball player Dana Beal (born 1947), American social and political activist Ernest Frederick Beal (1885–1918), English war hero, recipient of the Victoria Cross Foster Ellenborough Lascelles Beal (1840–1916), American ornithologist Harry Beal (1930–2021), American Navy SEAL Jack Beal (1931–2013), English painter James Hartley Beal (1861–1.
What are the origins of the name Richard Beal?
The name Richard Beal combines two different traditions: the first name Richard has Germanic roots, while the surname Beal originates from English.
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