Gender: Male
Pronunciation: D IH K CH EY N IY
Richard Bruce Cheney is an American retired politician and businessman who served as the 46th vice president of the United States from 2001 to 2009 under President George W. Bush. Often cited as the most powerful vice president in American history, Cheney previously served as White House Chief of Staff for President Gerald Ford, the U.S. representative for Wyoming's at-large congressional district from 1979 to 1989, and as the 17th United States secretary of defense in the administration of President George H. W. Bush. He is the oldest living former U.S. vice president, following the death of Walter Mondale in 2021.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 4, 2024
On the name Dick Cheney, Dick means Rich and Powerful Ruler, Powerful, Rich Ruler, Dominant Ruler, Peaceful Ruler, Strong Power, Hardy Power, Powerful Ruler, Brave, First of the People. Cheney means From the Oak Wood.
The name Dick Cheney is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Dick is commonly found in Netherlands, United States of America, Hong Kong, and 82 more countries.
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ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D IH K CH EY N IY
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
CH: Pronounce as in "cheese" (CH IY Z)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Dick is recorded 14,866 times globally, ranking it as the 4,061th most common name worldwide.
Dick is most prevalent in Netherlands, with 6,105 occurrences, making it the 146th most popular name in the country.
In Netherlands, the name Dick is found among 1 in every 62 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | #146 | 1 : 62 |
| United States of America | #1,380 | 1 : 634 |
| Hong Kong | #260 | 1 : 263 |
| United Kingdom | #1,592 | 1 : 850 |
| South Africa | #2,890 | 1 : 3,908 |
| Peru | #2,153 | 1 : 2,974 |
| Sweden | #465 | 1 : 332 |
| Nigeria | #3,653 | 1 : 5,271 |
| Malaysia | #5,374 | 1 : 9,259 |
| Canada | #2,187 | 1 : 1,642 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Dick from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Richard Bruce Cheney is an American retired politician and businessman who served as the 46th vice president of the United States from 2001 to 2009 under President George W. Bush. Often cited as the most powerful vice president in American history, Cheney previously served as White House Chief of Staff for President Gerald Ford, the U.S. representative for Wyoming's at-large congressional district from 1979 to 1989, and as the 17th United States secretary of defense in the administration of President George H. W. Bush. He is the oldest living former U.S. vice president, following the death of Walter Mondale in 2021.
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