Richardo
Richardo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave ruler, powerful leader.
Origin and history
Richardo is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, primarily used as a Spanish variation of Richard. It derived from roots meaning powerful and brave leader. In the United States, it is a rare spelling variant compared to the standard Ricardo or Richard.
Popularity in the United States
2,065 babies in the United States have been named Richardo since 1880. It ranks #2842 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1917.
States where it is most popular
- TX (44.2 %)
- CA (41.3 %)
- NY (11.4 %)
- IL (1.3 %)
- NJ (1.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 15 |
| 1940-1950 | 89 |
| 1950-1960 | 276 |
| 1960-1970 | 303 |
| 1970-1980 | 366 |
| 1980-1990 | 511 |
| 1990-2000 | 338 |
| 2000-2010 | 114 |
| 2010-2019 | 38 |
| 2020-2029 | 10 |
Nicknames
Rich, Richie, Rick, Ricky
Fun facts
- Richardo blends the traditional English 'ch' spelling of Richard with the Romance ending '-o' seen in Spanish Ricardo.
- The name traces back to the ancient Germanic elements 'ric' meaning ruler and 'hard' meaning brave or strong.