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Ricardo
This Spanish and Portuguese version of Richard is especially popular in the US’s Latino communities. Richard, with Germanic origins, translates as “ric” (“powerful leader”). The name arrived in England via the French Normans in the 11th century and on the baby-name charts at the end of the 19th century. “Scandal” fans know a famous Ricardo: Actor Ricardo Chavira, who played doomed President Frankie Vargas on the drama series.
Mexican
Male
Meaning
Strong leader
Popularity
109 views
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Pronunciation
ree-KAR-doh
Name Story
Traits
- Confident
- Charismatic
- Resilient
- Empathetic
Compatibility
Ricardo pairs well with sibling names that are also strong and powerful. It can also work as a strong middle name to balance out softer first names. This name fits well within Mexican cultural contexts and pairs nicely with traditional or modern Spanish names.
Confident
Charismatic
Resilient
Empathetic
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Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
Ricardo Montalbán
Actor
Born: November 25, 1920 · Mexico City, Mexico
Similar Names
John
God Is Gracious
Leyla
Night
Taylor
To tailor or cut
Nora
Honor, shining light
Leontyne
Lioness
Kara
Beloved
Regional Variations & Spellings
Alternative Spellings
- Ricardo Original form
- Ricard Catalan
- Ricardus Latin
- Arabic
- Russian
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Hindi
- Georgian
Cultural Adaptations
- ريكاردو (Ricardo) Arabic
- Рикардо (Rikardo) Russian
- 里卡多 (Lǐkǎduō) Chinese
- リカルド (Rikarudo) Japanese
- 리카르도 (Rikadeo) Korean
- रिकार्दो (Rikārdo) Hindi
- რიკარდო (Rikardo) Georgian
Frequently Asked Questions about Ricardo
- What does Ricardo mean?
- Strong leader
- What is the origin of Ricardo?
- Ricardo has Mexican origins.
- Is Ricardo popular?
- Ricardo has been viewed 109 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
- What are similar names to Ricardo?
- Similar names include John, Leyla, Taylor, Nora, Leontyne.
- How do you pronounce Ricardo?
- Ricardo is pronounced ree-KAR-doh.
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