Richmond - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Richmond \r(i)-chmo-nd, rich-mond\ is of Old French origin, and its meaning is "rich hill". Also possibly (Old German) "powerful protector". Place name of the capital city of Virginia in the US.

Similar baby names are Raymond, Reymond, Ramond, Raimond, Raemond, Redmond and Radmond.

Richmond is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Richmond. Click here to compare Richmond with related baby names.