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The baby name Ric is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /rɪk/.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Pronunciation: /rɪk/

What is the meaning of the name Ric ?

The baby name Ric is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /rɪk/.

Ric is in Origin.

Ric is a concise given name of Germanic origin, most commonly a clipped form of Richard (from Proto-Germanic rik- “ruler, power” + hardu “brave, hardy”). It can also abbreviate Ricardo or Riccardo, or serve as a streamlined pet form for names containing the -ric/-rik element, such as Eric/Eirik and Alaric, where the same rik- “ruler” root appears via Old Norse ríkr.

As a standalone, Ric gained ground in the mid–late 20th century in English-speaking countries, often chosen by artists and athletes as a crisp alternative to Rick (e.g., Ric Ocasek, Ric Flair). Variants and related forms include Rick, Rik (Dutch/Scandinavian), Rich, Rico, Ricky, Ritchie; cognates include Richard, Ricardo, Riccardo, and Catalan Ricard. The underlying meaning centers on “ruler; power; mighty leader.” Less common feminine echoes appear as Rica or Rikka, nicknames for Erica/Erika, Enrica, or Federica.

Ric has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Ric

Ric Ocasek Musician · Born 1944 · United States Ric Ocasek was best known as the frontman, lead singer, and chief songwriter of the Cars, the influential American new wave band behind hits like “Just What I Needed,” “My Best Friend’s Girl,” and “Drive.” He was also a musician and record producer whose work helped shape rock and pop in the late 1970s and 1980s.

Ric – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
PH 0 #102 9 5,607
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
BN Boys 0 #134 6 6,332
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
AE 0 #182 6 10,220
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
MO Boys 0 #205 19 5,842
LU Boys 0 #212 9 4,970
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
AO Boys 0 #244 6 5,568
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
NA Boys 0 #248 6 6,830
PH Boys 0 #249 138 11,440
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
TW Boys 0 #253 4 7,111
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
SG 0 #274 9 11,010
SA 0 #279 17 10,560
JM Boys 0 #286 8 6,876
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
MY 0 #317 14 12,352
CN Boys 0 #323 9 9,639
PE 0 #323 7 6,350
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
MU Boys 0 #334 24 8,477
HK 0 #337 12 8,483
PL Boys 0 #337 4 6,459
PT Boys 0 #339 29 7,951
GH Boys 0 #357 5 8,138
BR 0 #358 3 5,969
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
NL 0 #381 11 2,481
BO 0 #405 4 6,868
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
UY Boys 0 #409 5 5,922
PH Girls 0 #422 8 13,098
Germany 0 #423 15 2,542
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
Austria Boys 0 #428 15 2,180
HK Boys 0 #432 96 12,905
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
MX 0 #437 9 8,339
Spain 0 #440 13 2,326
AR Boys 0 #455 13 7,628
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
PA Boys 0 #469 13 9,305
ZA 0 #470 5 14,421
CR Boys 0 #476 12 10,188
GT Boys 0 #493 7 7,625
RU Boys 0 #496 10 12,621
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
CM Boys 0 #536 15 12,054
BH 0 #540 14 17,937
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
BO Boys 0 #569 24 9,244
SG Boys 0 #578 120 17,960
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
BD Boys 0 #599 7 10,045
IL Boys 0 #620 6 10,983
SG Girls 0 #629 4 18,916
CL Boys 0 #635 31 13,390
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
QA Boys 0 #660 48 18,093
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
IT 0 #693 22 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
BR Boys 0 #724 28 12,213
KW Boys 0 #733 37 18,755
PE Boys 0 #825 54 14,506
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
Germany Boys 0 #836 117 5,697
NL Boys 0 #850 102 5,873
OM Boys 0 #862 20 17,948
TN 0 #862 4 13,765
MX Boys 0 #868 115 16,355
Spain Boys 0 #871 60 5,610
United States Boys 2012 #879 8 7,390
CO Boys 0 #894 27 15,656
SA Girls 0 #920 16 25,931
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
NG Boys 0 #927 25 16,906
MY Boys 0 #981 131 25,439
IN Boys 0 #989 13 16,750
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
AE Boys 0 #1,033 60 22,615
MY Girls 0 #1,069 4 24,821
MA 0 #1,097 32 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,108 71 25,619
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
DZ 0 #1,157 20 20,130
IT Boys 0 #1,189 284 10,046
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
TR 0 #1,249 6 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
SA Boys 0 #1,305 311 28,008
IT Girls 0 #1,432 15 9,415

Ric is popular in 67 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
AE
AL
AO
AR

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People also ask about Ric

Ric is predominantly a boy's name.
Ric is a one syllable name, pronounced /rɪk/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rick, Rik, Ricky, Rickie and Rikk.
Across languages, Ric has these equivalents: Richard (English), Ricardo (Spanish/Portuguese), Riccardo (Italian), Richard (French/German), Rikard (Scandinavian), and 1 more.
Somewhat — Ric ranked #879 in United States in 2012, placing it just outside the most common names.
Ric's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #806 in 2003 to #879 in 2012 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Ric are in our database, including Ric Ocasek (Musician).