Ricco

♂ Boy

Pronounced REE-koh /ˈri.koʊ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Rico — a short form of names like Ricardo and Enrico, from the Germanic ric, 'ruler; power' — 'a powerful ruler'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A powerful ruler: Ricco spells Rico. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'REE-koh').

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Origin LowGermanic

MeaningA spelling of Rico — a short form of names like Ricardo and Enrico, from the Germanic ric, 'ruler; power' — 'a powerful ruler'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#9519 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1977

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,477

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

Ricco is a spelling of Rico — a short form of names like Ricardo and Enrico, from the Germanic ric, 'ruler; power' — 'a powerful ruler' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'REE-koh').

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Hispanic families. Rare in this form, a-powerful-ruler at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Rico is a short form of Ricardo and Enrico — from the Germanic ric, 'ruler; power' — Ricco is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'REE-koh').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Rico — routes layered

Variations

RicoRikoRicko

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If you like Ricco…

Rico— the standard spelling

Enrico— a name it shortens

Federico— a sound-neighbor -rico boys' name

Rocco— a fellow Germanic choice

Ronnie— another Germanic name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ricco mean?

Ricco spells Rico — a short form of Ricardo/Enrico, Germanic 'a powerful ruler'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ricco?

It's said REE-koh /ˈri.koʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ricco a boy or girl name?

Ricco is a boy's name.

How popular is Ricco?

Ricco is a rare spelling in the U.S.