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Ricardo

male

Meaning

"Strong Ruler"

Ricardo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of a Germanic name expressing strength and rulership.

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Popularity History of Ricardo

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#375Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#375

Ricardo was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-3

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Ricardo Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Ricardo.

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AN-droo

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al-ig-ZAN-der

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“Defender of Men”

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ricardo

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Quick Facts

OriginSpanish, Portuguese, Germanic
Syllables3
Length7 letters

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