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.
