Spelling Variants
Rick vs Rico: Which Spelling?
Rick is short for Richard; Rico is diminutive of Ricardo; both from Germanic 'ric'.
Global Rank #99
Rick
Origin: English
Rick is a short form of Richard, derived from the Germanic elements "ric" (power, ruler) and "hard" (brave, strong), meaning "brave ruler" or "powerful leader." The name has been used…
Global Rank #333
Rico
Origin: Spanish
Rico is a diminutive of the name Ricardo, derived from the Germanic elements "ric" (ruler/power) and "ard" (hardy/brave), meaning "powerful ruler" or "brave ruler." The name is primarily used in…
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Rick currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.