What origin is the name Rico?

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

Is Rico a popular name?

Rico is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Rico does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Rico?

Names from the same german tradition pair naturally with Rico — for example Emma, Amelia, Adeline. You can browse more on our german names page.

Rico

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Rico

Rico

Boy

german

2 syllables

Rico is a german boy's name meaning "A German name meaning strong ruler or glory. While common in Spanish, its Germanic roots emphasize power and an illustrious reputation.".

The meaning of Rico is "A German name meaning strong ruler or glory. While common in Spanish, its Germanic roots emphasize power and an illustrious reputation." — a boy name of german origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: german
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A German name meaning strong ruler or glory. While common in Spanish, its Germanic roots emphasize power and an illustrious reputation.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Rico

Very rare in US records

What does Rico mean?

Rico is a boy name of german origin meaning "A German name meaning strong ruler or glory. While common in Spanish, its Germanic roots emphasize power and an illustrious reputation.".

Is Rico a rare name?

Yes. Rico does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Rico

Emma Amelia Adeline Lena Heidi Hanna

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Rico means "A German name meaning strong ruler or glory. While common in Spanish, its Germanic roots emphasize power and an illustrious reputation." — these names share that spirit.