Find out how popular the first name Riddick has been for the last 31 years (from 1993 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Riddick by gender

Based on the last 31 years of data, Riddick is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 20 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Riddick.

The history of the first name Riddick

The given name Riddick is believed to have originated from the Old English language, with its roots traced back to the 7th or 8th century AD. It is thought to be derived from the Germanic words "rid" and "ric," which together mean "powerful counselor" or "mighty ruler."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Riddick can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a collection of annals documenting the history of the Anglo-Saxons in Britain. The Chronicle mentions a figure named Riddick who served as an advisor to King Coenred of Mercia in the early 8th century.

In the 11th century, the name Riddick appeared in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The book lists several individuals bearing the name, indicating its prevalence among the Anglo-Saxon population at the time.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the name Riddick. One of the earliest was Riddick of Gloucester (c. 1120 - 1193), an English cleric who served as the Archdeacon of Gloucester and played a significant role in the construction of Gloucester Cathedral.

Another prominent figure was Sir Riddick de Stapleton (c. 1285 - 1344), an English knight and landowner who fought in the Wars of Scottish Independence alongside Edward III. He was awarded lands in Yorkshire for his service to the crown.

In the 16th century, Riddick Dudley (c. 1535 - 1588) was a notable English sailor and explorer who accompanied Sir Francis Drake on his circumnavigation of the globe between 1577 and 1580. He later became a wealthy merchant and philanthropist in London.

During the English Civil War, Colonel Riddick Whalley (1615 - 1675) was a prominent military commander who fought for the Parliamentarian forces against King Charles I. He later served as a judge during the trial and execution of the monarch.

In more recent times, Riddick Bowe (born 1967) is an American former professional boxer who held the undisputed heavyweight championship title in the early 1990s. He was known for his powerful punching and aggressive fighting style in the ring.

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