What does Rickward mean?

Rickward as a boys' name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Rickward is "mighty guardian".

STARTS/ENDS WITH Ri-, -ard

ASSOCIATED WITH old english, mighty (strong), guardian (defender)

Variations

VARIANTS Rickwerd, Rickwood

How popular is Rickward?

Rickward is an unusual first name for males. Rickward is also an uncommon last name for all people. (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)

Similar Names

Rickward is alike in pronunciation to Ricard, Rickard, Rikard and Riocard. Other recommended sound-alike names are Archard, Aylward, Bickford, Derward, Durward▼, Eadward, Eckard, Eckhard, Edward▼, Eideard, Einhard, Giffard (see Gifford), Girard, Hallward, Haward, Hayward, Hereward, Hillard, Hilliard, Hillyard, Howard▼, Kenward, Kinnard, Langward, Millard▼, Millward, Milward, Norward, Packard, Pickford, Raechard (see Richard), Raynard, Reinhard, Reinwald, Renard, Rennard, Reynard, Ricardo, Riccardo, Richard▼, Richardo, Richart, Richerd (see Richard), Richmond▼, Rick▼, Rickert, Rickey▼, Ricki, Rickie▼, Ricky▼, Riker, Riobard, Ritchard, Ritcherd, Ritchyrd (see Richard), Ritshard, Ritsherd (see Richard), Riyad, Rockford, Rockland, Rockwell, Rudyard, Ryszard, Seward, Sigvard, Siward, Steward, Stockard, Villard, Willard▼ and Woodward. These names tend to be more commonly used than Rickward.