Richard vs Ricardo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #376 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Ricardo Rank #376

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #376 for Ricardo.

Is Richard or Ricardo more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ricardo at #376 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ricardo mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ricardo means "powerful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Ricardo boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Ricardo is primarily a boy name.