Paulo vs Rico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paulo

Boy #1,604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Paulus family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Italian Spanish Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,604
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Paulinho, Pau

Playground Safety Score

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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

Paulo Rank #1,604
Rico Rank #1,698

Paulo is more popular, ranked #1604 vs #1698 for Rico.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Paulo ___

  • Paulo Ricardo
  • Paulo Eduardo
  • Paulo Miguel
  • Paulo Henrique
  • Paulo Andre
  • Paulo Sergio

Rico ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Paulo

Lucas Rafael Mateus Isabela Sofia

If you choose Rico

Nico Marco Sofia Valentina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paulo or Rico more popular?

Paulo is more popular, ranked #1604 compared to Rico at #1698 in the United States.

What do Paulo and Rico mean?

Paulo means "from the Paulus family" (Latin origin). Rico means "powerful ruler" (Germanic via Spanish origin).

Are Paulo and Rico boy or girl names?

Paulo is primarily a boy name. Rico is primarily a boy name.

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