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The baby name Rico is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: REE-koh (/ˈriːkoʊ/); Spanish/Italian: REE-koh (/ˈriko/).

Rico is Italian, Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Italian, Spanish
Pronunciation: English: REE-koh (/ˈriːkoʊ/); Spanish/Italian: REE-koh (/ˈriko/)

What is the meaning of the name Rico ?

The baby name Rico is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: REE-koh (/ˈriːkoʊ/); Spanish/Italian: REE-koh (/ˈriko/).

Rico is Italian, Spanish in Origin.

Rico is a pan-Romance short form derived from several Germanic-rooted names containing the element ric/ric-, meaning “ruler, powerful,” a root that also underlies the Spanish adjective rico “wealthy.” Common sources include Ricardo (Richard), Enrico (Henry), Federico (Frederick), and occasionally Américo or Ulrico. As a standalone given name, it carries the connotations of leadership, strength, and prosperity.

Use as an independent name rose in the 20th century in Italy, Spain, Latin America, Germany, and the United States, aided by its brisk, two-syllable sound and easy international spelling. Variants and related forms include Ricco (rare), Riko (distinct in Japanese), and the feminine Rica or Federica; longer related names are Ricardo, Enrico, Federico, Ulrico, and Roderico/Roderick. Nicknames overlap with the Richard family - Ric, Rick, and Ricky. In modern registries Rico reads lively and approachable while retaining noble, traditional roots.

Rico has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Rico

Rico Rodriguez Actor · Born 1998 · United States Rico Rodriguez is an American actor best known for his role as Manny Delgado on the popular TV show Modern Family. Born in 1998, he charmed audiences with his comedic timing and heartfelt performances throughout the series' run. His work on the show earned him several awards and nominations, making him a well-recognized figure in television.

Rico – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2024 #1 — 820
Germany Boys 2016 #1 — 431
BN 0 #30 3 2,297
HT Boys 0 #33 2 903
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
ID 0 #35 5 2,238
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
MO 0 #47 6 2,706
HN Boys 0 #52 1 749
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
PH 0 #78 19 5,607
CN 0 #83 4 3,857
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
KZ 0 #94 1 1,452
TW 0 #98 6 4,523
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
ID Boys 0 #108 24 4,130
BN Boys 0 #118 16 6,332
KW 0 #118 4 5,216
OM 0 #118 4 6,215
EE Boys 0 #119 7 2,087
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
PH Boys 0 #126 356 11,440
Switzerland Boys 2024 #128 10 1,769
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
BW Boys 0 #151 4 4,685
MO Boys 0 #161 63 5,842
CR 0 #163 3 5,526
Germany Boys 0 #170 2,859 5,697
HU Boys 0 #170 5 3,954
MT Boys 0 #175 5 4,064
Sweden Boys 2022 #181 2 1,509
AE 0 #182 6 10,220
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
DK 0 #199 8 5,198
NA Boys 0 #205 31 6,830
TW Boys 0 #207 35 7,111
SI Boys 0 #210 2 3,402
LU Boys 0 #215 6 4,970
AO Girls 0 #216 2 4,575
BG Boys 0 #219 2 3,850
AO Boys 0 #229 14 5,568
JP Girls 0 #229 17 6,592
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
JM Boys 0 #234 39 6,876
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
NL Boys 0 #245 1,617 5,873
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
HR Boys 0 #253 7 3,997
HK Boys 0 #255 405 12,905
MO Girls 0 #258 6 7,056
SG 0 #259 11 11,010
DK Boys 0 #263 63 7,401
SA 0 #266 30 10,560
NG 0 #270 3 5,926
GR Boys 0 #271 3 6,912
CN Boys 0 #275 45 9,639
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
HK 0 #285 64 8,483
TW Girls 0 #287 3 8,139
Germany 0 #289 154 2,542
KZ Boys 0 #291 6 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #294 11 6,530
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
JP Boys 0 #296 8 7,909
Canada Boys 2024 #302 5 2,588
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
PL Boys 0 #314 22 6,459
MY 0 #321 10 12,352
NL 0 #323 69 2,481
MU Boys 0 #328 30 8,477
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
QA Girls 0 #337 7 15,378
PT Boys 0 #352 16 7,951
CN Girls 0 #353 7 8,829
GH Boys 0 #358 4 8,138
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
PH Girls 0 #367 24 13,098
JO Boys 0 #384 6 7,057
UY Boys 0 #389 11 5,922
Austria Boys 0 #390 53 2,180
Finland Boys 0 #391 37 2,041
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
France Boys 2015 #402 5 2,851
BD Girls 0 #403 4 8,413
EG 0 #404 9 6,387
BO 0 #406 3 6,868
ZA 0 #413 35 14,421
OM Girls 0 #420 5 15,987
MX 0 #439 7 8,339
SD Boys 0 #460 7 10,523
CR Boys 0 #461 27 10,188
PA Boys 0 #461 21 9,305
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
AR Boys 0 #476 8 7,628
RU Boys 0 #481 25 12,621
Finland Boys 2026 #482 224 3,552
GT Boys 0 #496 4 7,625
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
RU Girls 0 #517 7 11,913
BH 0 #527 27 17,937
PS Boys 0 #530 19 10,655
UY Girls 0 #531 6 6,731
CM Boys 0 #535 16 12,054
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
LY 0 #553 7 12,703
KW Girls 0 #555 7 19,177
IR Boys 0 #558 8 10,162
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
BD Boys 0 #566 11 10,045
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
IL Boys 0 #574 34 10,983
BO Boys 0 #579 14 9,244
HK Girls 0 #585 31 16,104
SG Boys 0 #591 107 17,960
AE Girls 0 #592 6 20,968
QA Boys 0 #600 108 18,093
AR Girls 0 #622 9 8,289
SG Girls 0 #624 9 18,916
CL Boys 0 #627 39 13,390
LB 0 #647 12 13,263
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
BR Boys 0 #667 85 12,213
KW Boys 0 #669 101 18,755
IT 0 #688 27 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #689 9 13,071
ZA Boys 0 #733 509 25,619
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
MX Boys 0 #778 208 16,355
United States Boys 2024 #795 98 7,044
TN 0 #798 32 13,765
EG Boys 0 #805 82 15,035
PE Boys 0 #812 67 14,506
MY Boys 0 #814 306 25,439
Germany Girls 0 #823 16 4,949
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
CO Boys 0 #829 92 15,656
OM Boys 0 #834 48 17,948
Spain Boys 0 #865 66 5,610
NG Boys 0 #872 80 16,906
CL Girls 0 #912 4 14,098
SA Girls 0 #914 22 25,931
SA Boys 0 #918 840 28,008
AE Boys 0 #939 154 22,615
EG Girls 0 #947 13 14,742
MY Girls 0 #967 28 24,821
IT Boys 0 #972 519 10,046
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
MA 0 #993 136 20,986
PE Girls 0 #1,005 6 14,861
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
CO Girls 0 #1,051 28 16,140
DZ 0 #1,122 55 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,122 20 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,156 28 17,781
TR 0 #1,192 20 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,427 20 9,415

Rico is popular in 83 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Switzerland
United States
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Rico

Rico is predominantly a boy's name.
Rico is a 2 syllable name, pronounced English: REE-koh (/ˈriːkoʊ/); Spanish/Italian: REE-koh (/ˈriko/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ricardo, Riccardo, Enrico, Enrique and Federico (occasional diminutive).
Across languages, Rico has these equivalents: Richard (English/German/French), Ricardo (Spanish/Portuguese), Enrico (Italian), Enrique (Spanish), Heinrich (German).
Yes, very popular — Rico ranked #1 in Ireland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Rico ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2024).
Rico's popularity is rising. It moved from #407 in 2006 to #402 in 2015 in France.
Yes — 1 notable people named Rico are in our database, including Rico Rodriguez (Actor).