Save Gender Masculine Usage Anglo-Saxon Pronounced Pron. REECH-behorkht(Old English) [key·IPA] Other Forms FormsRicberht, Ricbyhrt, Ricbyrht, Ricbertus Meaning & History Derived from the Old English elements ric "ruler, king" and beorht "bright". This name is related to the Germanic Ricbert, and was borne by a brief King of East Anglia.