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Ricardo

"brave ruler"

Nicknames Richi · Ricky

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ree·KAR·do

3 syllables. The highlighted syllable takes the stress. Pronunciation guide

Built from

Germanic ricpower, ruler+hardbrave, hardy

What Ricardo means

Ricardo is a boy name of Germanic origin meaning "brave ruler". It is built from Germanic ric (power, ruler) and hard (brave, hardy). It is pronounced ree-KAR-do.

Ricardo Flores Magón, anarchist precursor of the Revolution. Ricardo Montalbán, Hollywood actor.

Nicknames in Mexico: Richi, Ricky. Richi and Ricky come from the first syllable with an English-style ending. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.

Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.

Related meanings: royalty, strength.

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Ricardo means brave ruler

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