What origin is the name Caco?

Caco comes from International naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Caco?

Names from the same international tradition pair naturally with Caco — for example Nautica, Arica, Laisha. You can browse more on our international names page.

Both spellings are used. Caco means "A short form of Ricardo, a Spanish and Portuguese name meaning "brave ruler.""; Kako is listed with the meaning "From 'ka' (fragrant) and 'ko' (child). A common, gentle feminine name signifying a sweet and pleasant personality.". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Caco

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Caco

Caco

Boy

International

2 syllables

Caco is an International boy's name meaning "A short form of Ricardo, a Spanish and Portuguese name meaning "brave ruler."".

Caco is a boy's name of International origin meaning "A short form of Ricardo, a Spanish and Portuguese name meaning "brave ruler."". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: International
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Caco mean?

A short form of Ricardo, a Spanish and Portuguese name meaning "brave ruler."

How popular is Caco?

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Quick answers about Caco

What does Caco mean?

Caco is a boy name of International origin meaning "A short form of Ricardo, a Spanish and Portuguese name meaning "brave ruler."".

How popular is Caco?

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Sister names that go with Caco

Nautica Arica Laisha Latrina Fredia Jalissa

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Caco.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Other spellings of Caco

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Kako — "From 'ka' (fragrant) and 'ko' (child). A common, gentle feminine name signifying a sweet and pleasant personality." (Japanese)

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Caco at a glance

Letters: 4
Syllables: 2
Starts with: C
Ends with: -co
Vowels: 2 of 4 letters

4-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Caco?

Caco means "A short form of Ricardo, a Spanish and Portuguese name meaning "brave ruler."" — these names share that spirit.

Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)