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Ricardo
BoyMeaning of Ricardo: Spanish: 'powerful leader'
Ricardo is a boy's name most strongly associated with Spanish naming. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 390th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 1517th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#390
833 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#1517
17 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
147,169
First recorded 1888 · peak 1998
Trend
falling
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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