Richard Lett

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Richard Lett — strong ruler
2.6 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Richard Lett 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 Lett: Lett, archaic word for a Latvian Lettish, another name for the Latvian language Lett's Brewery (officially Mill Park Brewery), a brewery based in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland Alleyne Lett (born 1983), Grenadian decathlete Barbara Lett-Simmons (1927–2012), American politician Benjamin Lett (1813–1858), Irish-Canadian filibusterer David Lett (1939–2008), founder and winemaker for The Eyrie Vineyards in Oregon Evelyn Lett (1896–1999), Canadian women's rights pioneer Henry William Lett (1836–1920), Irish botanist Joshua Lett (born 2004), Grenadian footballer Leon Lett (born 1968), former A. 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: Lett

Irish

Lett, archaic word for a Latvian Lettish, another name for the Latvian language Lett's Brewery (officially Mill Park Brewery), a brewery based in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland Alleyne Lett (born 1983), Grenadian decathlete Barbara Lett-Simmons (1927–2012), American politician Benjamin Lett (1813–1858), Irish-Canadian filibusterer David Lett (1939–2008), founder and winemaker for The Eyrie Vineyards in Oregon Evelyn Lett (1896–1999), Canadian women's rights pioneer Henry William Lett (1836–1920), Irish botanist Joshua Lett (born 2004), Grenadian footballer Leon Lett (born 1968), former A.

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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 Lett

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 Lett:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Lett?
The surname Lett originates from Irish. Lett, archaic word for a Latvian Lettish, another name for the Latvian language Lett's Brewery (officially Mill Park Brewery), a brewery based in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland Alleyne Lett (born 1983), Grenadian decathlete Barbara Lett-Simmons (1927–2012), American politician Benjamin Lett (1813–1858), Irish-Canadian filibusterer David Lett (1939–2008), founder and winemaker for The Eyrie Vineyards in Oregon Evelyn Lett (1896–1999), Canadian women's rights pioneer Henry William Lett (1836–1920), Irish botanist Joshua Lett (born 2004), Grenadian footballer Leon Lett (born 1968), former A.
What are the origins of the name Richard Lett?
The name Richard Lett combines two different traditions: the first name Richard has Germanic roots, while the surname Lett originates from Irish.
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