Rich

Rich is an English given name functioning both as an independent name and as a short form of Richard, which itself derives from the Old High German elements ric, meaning power or ruler, and hard, meaning brave or strong. The combined sense of powerful ruler or strong king made Richard enormously popular in medieval Europe, particularly in England following the Norman Conquest. Rich has been used as a standalone given name in its own right, especially in modern American English. Related forms include Rick, Richie, and the full form Richard.