Riccardo

Pronunciation: [ r-ihk-AHRD-oh ]

Riccardo is a boy baby name. Ranked #7,196 in the US, popular nicknames include Ric, Riy, and Ricie.

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Meaning & Origin

Riccardo is a boy name, recorded for 12 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-ihk-AHRD-oh.

Parents who love the name Riccardo often also consider Ahmazi, Bryaire, Lew .

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Historical Record

Riccardo first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.

Over 1,501 babies have been named Riccardo in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Riccardo is past its peak , currently ranked #7,196 for boy names in the US .

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#7,196
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Peaked 1954 Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#7,196
Total SSA Count
12

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Ric Riy Ricie Riccie

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Ahmazi Boy Amazigh/Berber Bryaire Boy Old English Lew Boy Welsh Dirk Boy Germanic Fennec Boy North African Arabic Benoit Boy Latin Dayren Boy Irish Gaelic via Darren

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Frequently Asked Questions About Riccardo

Is Riccardo a boy or girl name?
Riccardo is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Riccardo?
Riccardo is pronounced r-ihk-AHRD-oh.
How popular is the name Riccardo?
Riccardo is currently ranked #7196 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Riccardo?
Common nicknames for Riccardo include Ric, Riy, Ricie, and Riccie.
Is Riccardo a common or rare name?
Riccardo is an uncommon name, ranked #7196 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Riccardo?
Riccardo pairs well with Ahmazi, Bryaire, Lew, Dirk in style and sound.

About the Name Riccardo

Riccardo is a boy name .

Riccardo is currently ranked #7,196 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Riccardo include Ric, Riy, Ricie, and Riccie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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