Ricardo is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #473 in 2001 with 44 recorded births. This places Ricardo in the top 12% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 65 births ranking #356. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 12.8%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 6,541 boys born was named Ricardo. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Ricardo is a flowing international form of Richard meaning brave ruler. It feels warm, established, and full of character.
The name spread through Iberian and Latin American naming traditions and remains one of the most recognisable forms in the Richard family. Its sound gives it more softness than the English form while keeping the same strong root.