Rico vs Indigo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rico

Boy #1,698 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian American Latino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,698
Total SSA Count
98
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Indigo

Boy #1,628 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"blue-purple dye, the color indigo"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,628
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Rico Rank #1,698
Indigo Rank #1,628

Indigo is more popular, ranked #1628 vs #1698 for Rico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rico or Indigo more popular?

Indigo is more popular, ranked #1628 compared to Rico at #1698 in the United States.

What do Rico and Indigo mean?

Rico means "powerful ruler" (Germanic via Spanish origin). Indigo means "blue-purple dye, the color indigo" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Rico and Indigo boy or girl names?

Rico is primarily a boy name. Indigo is primarily a boy name.

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