Rico vs Chad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rico

Boy #1,698 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Spanish

Spanish Italian American Latino

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Boy #1,812 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"warrior, battle"

Origin: Old English/Brythonic

English American

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Rico Rank #1,698

Chad Rank #1,812

Rico is more popular, ranked #1698 vs #1812 for Chad.

Is Rico or Chad more popular?

Rico is more popular, ranked #1698 compared to Chad at #1812 in the United States.

What do Rico and Chad mean?

Rico means "powerful ruler" (Germanic via Spanish origin). Chad means "warrior, battle" (Old English/Brythonic origin).

Are Rico and Chad boy or girl names?

Rico is primarily a boy name. Chad is primarily a boy name.