Ricardo
Ricardo: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɹɪˈkɑɹdoʊ/ · /ɹɪˈkɑːdəʊ/
Meaning and origin of Ricardo
- A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish, equivalent to English Richard.
Etymology
From Portuguese and Spanish Ricardo. Doublet of Richard.
How popular is Ricardo?
Since 1880, 713 girls and 146,456 boys in the U.S. have been named Ricardo (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3333 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #115 in 1992. In 2025 it ranked #380 for boys, with 833 babies given the name.
Names similar to Ricardo
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Sibling name ideas for Ricardo
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Ricardo FAQ
What does the name Ricardo mean?
A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish, equivalent to English Richard. From Portuguese and Spanish Ricardo. Doublet of Richard.
What is the origin of the name Ricardo?
Ricardo is listed as a name of Portuguese or Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Ricardo?
Since 1880, 713 girls and 146,456 boys in the U.S. have been named Ricardo (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3333 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #115 in 1992. In 2025 it ranked #380 for boys, with 833 babies given the name.
Is Ricardo a boy or girl name?
Ricardo is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 713 girls and 146,456 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.