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How to Pronounce Ricard

Pronounced ree-KARD /riˈkɑrd/Medium

Meaning: Ricard is the Catalan and Occitan/French form of Richard, from the Old Germanic ric, 'power, ruler,' and hard, 'brave, hardy' - together 'powerful and brave ruler.'Medium

In 30 seconds: Ricard is the Catalan form of Richard, meaning 'powerful and brave ruler.' In the U.S. it has stayed rare, peaking around 1990 (said ree-KARD).

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Origin MediumGermanic, French, Catalan

MeaningRicard is the Catalan and Occitan/French form of Richard, from the Old Germanic ric, 'power, ruler,' and hard, 'brave, hardy' - together 'powerful and brave ruler.'

U.S. rank (1994)#9940 ↘ Falling

1994 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 419

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Ricard is the Catalan and southern French form of Richard, from the Germanic ric, 'power, ruler,' joined with hard, 'brave, hardy.' It has long been in use across Catalonia and southern France alongside the more familiar Richard.

In American SSA records it has stayed a rare heritage import, given to about eighteen boys a year even at its peak around 1990, reflecting Catalan- and French-heritage families more than mainstream English usage.

Did you know? Ricard shares its 'powerful ruler' root with Richard, a name carried by kings of England and France for centuries.

Overall data confidence 70%

References - Ricard — Catalan form of Richard; Germanic ric+hard root well documented

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ricard mean?

It is the Catalan form of Richard, from Germanic roots meaning 'powerful ruler' and 'brave, hardy.'

How do you pronounce Ricard?

It is said ree-KARD /riˈkɑrd/, two syllables with the stress on the second.

Is Ricard a boy or girl name?

Ricard is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ricard?

It has always been rare in the U.S., given to about eighteen boys a year even at its peak around 1990, mostly among Catalan- and French-heritage families.