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Recardo

♂ Boy

Pronounced reh-KAR-doh /rɛˈkɑːr.doʊ/Medium

Meaning: Recardo is a spelling variant of Ricardo, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Richard — from the Germanic ric ('ruler; power') plus hard ('brave; strong'), so 'brave ruler; powerful leader'.Low

In 30 seconds: A spelling of Ricardo: Recardo means 'brave ruler' — the Spanish Richard (said 'reh-KAR-doh').
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Origin LowSpanish, Germanic
MeaningRecardo is a spelling variant of Ricardo, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Richard — from the Germanic ric ('ruler; power') plus hard ('brave; strong'), so 'brave ruler; powerful leader'.
U.S. rank (2024)#13746 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)≈ 670

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197919432024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Recardo is a variant spelling of Ricardo, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Richard, itself from the Germanic ric ('ruler; power') and hard ('brave; strong'). Richard came into the Romance languages with the Normans and never left. The e-spelling is uncommon and modern, which we note (said 'reh-KAR-doh').

In the U.S. this spelling is rare, against heavy use of Ricardo. Rare, warm, and classic-rooted.

Did you know? Behind Recardo stands Richard — from the Germanic ric ('ruler') plus hard ('brave'). The Spanish reshaped it into Ricardo, and Recardo is a variant spelling of that, which we note (said 'reh-KAR-doh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Recardo — Variant spelling of Ricardo, Spanish form of Richard

Variations

RicardoRichardRiccardo

Nicknames

RickCardo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Recardo mean?

Recardo means 'brave ruler; powerful leader' — a spelling of Ricardo, the Spanish form of Richard.

How do you pronounce Recardo?

It's said reh-KAR-doh /rɛˈkɑːr.doʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Recardo a boy or girl name?

Recardo is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Recardo?

Recardo is a rare spelling for boys in the U.S., though Ricardo is common.

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