The nameRiccardo
Riccardo is the Italian form of Richard. It was a top 700 name in England and Wales in 1996.
- Boy's name
- Italian
- Feast day
Meaning
Riccardo comes from the Germanic ric, "ruler", and hard, "strong".
Origin
Italian, from Germanic.
History
In England and Wales Riccardo was 680th in 1996 and 1613th in 2025.
Famous people named Riccardo
- Riccardo Muti, conductor
- Riccardo Calafiori, footballer
Popularity of the name Riccardo
Riccardo in the United States
Riccardo was most popular in the United States in the 1970s, with 270 births over the decade, 17% of all recorded babies named Riccardo. Its rise began around 1913, and it peaked in 1979. Half of all babies named Riccardo in the United States were born before 1980, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Riccardo in Switzerland
Riccardo was most popular in Switzerland in the 2000s, with 336 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Riccardo. Half of all babies named Riccardo in Switzerland were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 25 births a year.
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Riccardo mean?
Riccardo comes from the Germanic ric, "ruler", and hard, "strong".
What is the origin of the name Riccardo?
Italian, from Germanic.
Is Riccardo a girl's or a boy's name?
Riccardo is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Riccardo?
In 2024, Riccardo was the 6889th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 12 births.
What are the variants of the name Riccardo?
Variants and related names of Riccardo include Richard.
Who are famous people named Riccardo?
Riccardo Muti, conductor; Riccardo Calafiori, footballer.