Ricardo

Male

Meaning

Brave Ruler

Origin

Spanish

Pronunciation

/rɪˈkɑːrdoʊ/

Traits associated with the name Ricardo:

Dogs named Ricardo tend to be loving, resilient, and good-natured. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Ricardo?

Naming your dog Ricardo suggests that you have an appreciation for Latin culture and may have a fondness for Latin-inspired names. It could also suggest that you have a strong connection to someone named Ricardo or that you simply like the sound of the name.

Is Ricardo a good dog name?

Ricardo has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Ricardo isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

6,059
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1,492
New York City Dog Name Database
2,667
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Ricardo is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Ricardo was, in the past month, the 1707th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Ricardo is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Ricardo was viewed 46 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Ricardo's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Ricardo is most adored in Connecticut, Indiana and Nevada.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Iowa, Arkansas and New Mexico.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Ricardo.

Most popular breeds named Ricardo:

  1. Korean Jindo
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Pekingese
  4. Maltese
  5. Yorkshire Terrier

Ricardo is found in these categories:

spanish dog names
spanish

Common male name in Spanish-speaking countries, derived from Germanic "powerful ruler".

Dog names like Ricardo:

Supreme Judge, Famous Advice
God's protector/protector of God
Brave, strong leader.
Bright fame
Fame Spear
Rosary
Ricardo dog name meaning

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