Rico vs Smith

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 #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Rico Rank #1,698

Smith Rank #1,580

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 vs #1698 for Rico.

Is Rico or Smith more popular?

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 compared to Rico at #1698 in the United States.

What do Rico and Smith mean?

Rico means "powerful ruler" (Germanic via Spanish origin). Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin).

Are Rico and Smith boy or girl names?

Rico is primarily a boy name. Smith is primarily a boy name.