Jacobo vs Rico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacobo

Boy #1,734 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew Ya'akov

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,734
Total SSA Count
95
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jaco, Cobo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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
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Popularity Comparison

Jacobo Rank #1,734
Rico Rank #1,698

Rico is more popular, ranked #1698 vs #1734 for Jacobo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jacobo ___

  • Jacobo Antonio
  • Jacobo Miguel
  • Jacobo Luis
  • Jacobo Rafael
  • Jacobo Carlos
  • Jacobo Alejandro

Rico ___

  • Rico James
  • Rico Santos
  • Rico Alejandro
  • Rico Cruz
  • Rico Mateo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jacobo

Isabella Lucia Rafael Mariana Santiago

If you choose Rico

Nico Marco Sofia Valentina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacobo or Rico more popular?

Rico is more popular, ranked #1698 compared to Jacobo at #1734 in the United States.

What do Jacobo and Rico mean?

Jacobo means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew Ya'akov origin). Rico means "powerful ruler" (Germanic via Spanish origin).

Are Jacobo and Rico boy or girl names?

Jacobo is primarily a boy name. Rico is primarily a boy name.

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