Ricardo vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ricardo

Boy #376 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#376
Total SSA Count
865
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rico, Ricky, Rick

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ricardo Rank #376
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #376 for Ricardo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ricardo ___

  • Ricardo Antonio
  • Ricardo Luis
  • Ricardo Miguel
  • Ricardo Jose
  • Ricardo Alejandro
  • Ricardo Ernesto

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ricardo

Sofia Isabella Diego Lucia Carlos

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ricardo or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ricardo at #376 in the United States.

What do Ricardo and Theodore mean?

Ricardo means "powerful ruler" (Germanic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ricardo and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ricardo is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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