Dick
Dick: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪk/
Meaning and origin of Dick
- A diminutive of the male given name Richard, also used as a formal given name.
- A surname transferred from the given name.
Etymology
Rhyming nickname for Rick, pet form of Richard.
How popular is Dick?
Since 1880, 48 girls and 29,273 boys in the U.S. have been named Dick (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3077 in 1912. Its highest rank for boys was #138 in 1934. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Dick
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Dick
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Dick FAQ
What does the name Dick mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Richard, also used as a formal given name. A surname transferred from the given name. Rhyming nickname for Rick, pet form of Richard.
What is the origin of the name Dick?
Dick is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Dick?
Since 1880, 48 girls and 29,273 boys in the U.S. have been named Dick (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3077 in 1912. Its highest rank for boys was #138 in 1934. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Dick a boy or girl name?
Dick is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 48 girls and 29,273 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.