Ricardo is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1359 in 2025 with 20 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 65 births ranking #356. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 48.7%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 13,597 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.