Ricardo

Boy's name

Ricardo is a Spanish and Portuguese name derived from the Germanic name Richard, meaning "brave power" or "strong ruler."

Meaning Brave ruler
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 865 Falling
Peak year 1998

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Ricardo Montalban - Actor known for "Fantasy Island" and "Star Trek."
  • Ricardo Kaka - Brazilian soccer player, FIFA World Player of the Year.
  • Ricardo Rodriguez - Swiss professional wrestler in WWE.
  • Ricardo Quaresma - Portuguese soccer player, known for his skills.
  • Ricardo Arjona - Guatemalan singer-songwriter with Latin Grammy Awards.
  • Ricardo Mayorga - Nicaraguan boxer, former world champion.
  • Ricardo Darin - Argentine actor, known for "The Secret in Their Eyes."
  • Ricardo Lamas - American mixed martial artist, UFC fighter.
  • Ricardo Tisci - Italian fashion designer, former creative director at Givenchy.
  • Ricardo Alarcon - Cuban politician, former President of the National Assembly.

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