Gender: Male
Origin: Germanic, German
Meaning: Brave ruler, Strong Power, Healthy Power, Powerful Ruler
Pronunciation: RIH-kahrd, /ˈriːkɑrd/, R IH K ER D
Popularity Rank: #33,036
Derived from the Old Norse name Ríkharðr, which is composed of the elements 'rík' meaning 'ruler' and 'harðr' meaning 'hard, brave'. It can be interpreted as 'brave ruler.'
The name Rikard is of Germanic, German origin and means Brave ruler, Strong Power, Healthy Power, Powerful Ruler, Dominant Ruler, Rich and Powerful Ruler, Brave. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Rikard is commonly found in Sweden, Norway, Italy, and 39 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: RIH-kahrd
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈriːkɑrd/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R IH K ER D
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Rikard is recorded 1,053 times globally, ranking it as the 33,036th most common name worldwide.
Rikard is most prevalent in Sweden, with 787 occurrences, making it the 247th most popular name in the country.
In Sweden, the name Rikard is found among 1 in every 121 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | #247 | 1 : 121 |
| Norway | #1,090 | 1 : 1,695 |
| Italy | #22,195 | 1 : 31,960 |
| Croatia | #1,302 | 1 : 1,415 |
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