Rickard
Swedish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Rickard
Rickard means "brave ruler" or "strong ruler," derived from the Germanic elements "ric" (power/rule) and "hard" (brave/strong).
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Etymology
Rickard means "brave ruler" or "strong ruler," derived from the Germanic elements "ric" (power/rule) and "hard" (brave/strong). The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Sweden and Denmark, with historical roots in Germanic and Norse traditions.
Rickard currently ranks #4,758 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1958.
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