BoySpanish origin

Ricardo: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A powerful ruler whose heart leads with wisdom and kindness.

Origin
Spanish
Syllables
3
Current rank
#338
Peak
#115 in 1992

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1888: #101218881910: #118019101920: #77419201930: #39119301940: #39919401950: #26519501960: #21319601970: #17219701980: #11719801990: #12019902000: #13420002005: #15720052010: #19520102015: #27720152020: #3382020#1#1180

What Ricardo Means

Ricardo is a boy name of Spanish origin. A powerful ruler whose heart leads with wisdom and kindness.

How Popular Ricardo Is

Ricardo currently ranks #338 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #115 in 1992. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Ricardo

  • Ricardo peaked at #115 in the U.S. in 1992.
  • Ricardo is a name from the Spanish-speaking world.
  • It carries royal connotations and regal history.

Names Like Ricardo

Other Spanish names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Ricardo

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Questions About Ricardo

What does Ricardo mean?

Ricardo is a boy name of Spanish origin. A powerful ruler whose heart leads with wisdom and kindness.

How popular is Ricardo?

Ricardo currently ranks #338 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #115 in 1992. It has held steady.

Where does Ricardo come from?

Ricardo comes from Spanish roots. Ricardo peaked at #115 in the U.S. in 1992.

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