Gender: Male
Origin: Spanish, Portuguese, Spanish
Meaning: Brave and Strong, Brave ruler
Pronunciation: rih-KAHR-doh, rɪˈkɑːr.doʊ, R IH K AA R D OW
Popularity Rank: #106
Derived from the Germanic name Ricohard, which means 'brave ruler'. It is a common name in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.
The name Ricardo is of Spanish, Portuguese, Spanish origin and means Brave and Strong, Brave ruler. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ricardo is commonly found in Mexico, United States of America, Colombia, and 92 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: rih-KAHR-doh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): rɪˈkɑːr.doʊ
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R IH K AA R D OW
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Ricardo is recorded 324,244 times globally, ranking it as the 106th most common name worldwide.
Ricardo is most prevalent in Mexico, with 54,779 occurrences, making it the 20th most popular name in the country.
In Portugal, the name Ricardo is found among 1 in every 6 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | #20 | 1 : 16 |
| United States of America | #103 | 1 : 43 |
| Colombia | #61 | 1 : 33 |
| Chile | #34 | 1 : 22 |
| Portugal | #7 | 1 : 6 |
| Brazil | #36 | 1 : 35 |
| Peru | #31 | 1 : 47 |
| Spain | #103 | 1 : 32 |
| Argentina | #43 | 1 : 29 |
| Panama | #10 | 1 : 29 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ricardo from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Rico Suave, Ricky Rocket, Cardo, Rich Boi, Dico, Riki Tiki, Ricasso, Rockin' Ricardo, Rickster, R-Dawg
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