Ricardo

Meaning of Ricardo

Powerful ruler; brave power.

Ricardo has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ricardo

Ricardo has held fairly steady, sitting around #380 in 2025 after peaking at #134 in 2000.

Notable people named Ricardo

• Ricardo Montalban
  Actor: "Fantasy Island", "Star Trek"
• Ricardo Arjona
  Guatemalan singer-songwriter
• Ricardo Kaká
  Brazilian soccer player
• Ricardo Lagos
  Former President of Chile
• Ricardo Rodriguez
  Swiss professional footballer

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Questions about the name Ricardo

What does the name Ricardo mean?

Ricardo means powerful ruler; brave power, and it comes from Germanic origins.

Is Ricardo a boy's or a girl's name?

Ricardo is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ricardo?

In 2025, Ricardo ranked #380 for boys, down from #376 the year before.

When was Ricardo most popular?

Ricardo peaked at #134 in 2000.