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Ricardo name meaning
First Name
142k
in the U.S.
since 1880
142k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
3k
in the U.S.
in 2010
3k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Ricardo mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Ricardo
User Submitted Origins
Spanish
53%
Mexican
37%
English
9%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 2 people from the United States and Panama, the name Ricardo is of German origin and means "Strong king".
- According to a user from Philippines, the name Ricardo is of Spanish origin and means "Powerful ruler".
- A submission from Texas, U.S. says the name Ricardo means "Brave ruler" and is of Mexican origin.
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Ricardo means "Powerful/Great Leader".
International Interest
Also see international interest
Other Dictionary Sources
- English economist who argued that the laws of supply and demand should operate in a free market (1772-1823)
Wiktionary
From Spanish or Italian.
- A male given name
Ricardo was also found in the following language(s): Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Tagalog
Notable Persons Named Ricardo
Notable Persons Named Ricardo
Ricardo Quaresma
Ricardo Quaresma is a soccer player for the Beşiktaş J.K., Sporting Clube de Portugal, FC Barcelona, FC Porto, Inter Milan, Chelsea F.C., Al-Ahli Dubai F.C., Portugal national under-17 football team, Portugal national under-19 football team, and Portugal national under-21 football team. Ricardo was born on September 26th, 1983 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Pablo Neruda
Pablo was given the name Ricardo Eliécer Neftalí Reyes Basoalto on July 12th, 1904. He left this life on September 23rd, 1973.
Ricardo Montalbán
Ricardo Montalbán was an actor. He was most active from 1941 to 2009. Ricardo was given the name Ricardo Gonzalo Pedro Montalbán y Merino on November 25th, 1920 in Mexico City, Mexico. He passed away on January 14th, 2009.
Ricardo Carvalho
Ricardo Carvalho is a soccer player for the AS Monaco FC, Amarante FC, FC Porto, Leça F.C., Vitória F.C., F.C. Alverca, Chelsea F.C., Real Madrid C.F., Portugal national under-21 football team, and Portugal national football team. Ricardo was born on May 18th, 1978 in Amarante, Portugal.
Ricky Bell
Ricky Bell is a new jack swing musician. He has had major accomplishments since 1978. Ricky was given the name Ricardo Bell on September 18th, 1967. Ricky is also known as Slick.
Ricardo López
Ricardo López was an exterminator. Ricardo was born on January 14th, 1975 in Uruguay. Ricardo is also known as Björk stalker. He breathed his last breath on September 12th, 1996.
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Notable Persons With the Last Name Ricardo
Notable Persons With the Last Name Ricardo
David Ricardo
David Ricardo was an economist. David was born on April 18th, 1772 in London, England. He breathed his last breath on September 11th, 1823.
Lucy and Ricky Ricardo
Lucy and Ricky Ricardo is a housewife, mother, club officer, committee officer, chicken farmer, girl friday, poultry farming, and friday (fictional character). Lucy is also known as Lucy: and Lucille McGillicuddy.
Ricardo
Ricardo is a soccer player for the C.D. Montijo, Boavista F.C., Sporting Clube de Portugal, Real Betis, Leicester City F.C., Vitória F.C., S.C. Olhanense, Portugal national under-21 football team, and Portugal national football team. Ricardo was born on February 11th, 1976 in Montijo, Portugal.
Harry Ricardo
Harry Ricardo was an engineer. Harry was given the name Harry Ralph Ricardo on January 26th, 1885 in London. He left this life on May 18th, 1974.
João Ricardo
João Ricardo is a soccer player for the Académico de Viseu FC, S.C. Salgueiros, Moreirense F.C., Atlético Petróleos de Luanda, Semarang United FC, and Angola national football team. João was born on January 7th, 1970 in Luanda.
Nino Ricardo
Nino was born on July 11th, 1904. He died on April 14th, 1972.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Ricardo | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 24.80% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 4.06% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 4.15% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.00% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 66.07% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Ricardo
People with the last name Ricardo are most frequently White or Hispanic or Latino
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Fun Facts about the name Ricardo
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