Ricard
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ricard
Ricard means "brave ruler" or "strong ruler," derived from the Germanic elements "ric" (ruler/power) and "hard" (brave/strong), which is the Catalan form of the name Richard.
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Etymology
Ricard means "brave ruler" or "strong ruler," derived from the Germanic elements "ric" (ruler/power) and "hard" (brave/strong), which is the Catalan form of the name Richard. The name is primarily used in Catalan-speaking regions, particularly Catalonia, and has historical significance in medieval Catalan nobility and royalty.
Ricard currently ranks #9,941 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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