Ricardo Pham

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ricardo Pham — Germanic
140K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ricardo Pham is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Ricardo is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Ricardo is the Spanish and Portuguese cognate of the name Richard. It derived from Proto-Germanic *rīks 'king, ruler' + *harduz 'hard, brave'. It may be a given name, or a surname. Given name Ricardo Araújo Pereira (born 1974), Portuguese comedian Ricardo Arjona (born 1964), Guatemalan singer Ricardo Arona (born 1978), Brazilian mixed martial artist Ricardo Ávila (born 1997), Panamanian footballer Ricardo Berzoini (born 1960), Brazilian unionist and politician Ricardo Bierhals (born 1990), Brazilian footballer Ricardo Bralo (1916–?), Argentine long-distance runner Ricardo Bombine Pimentel (bor. The surname Pham: Phạm (范) is the fifth most common Vietnamese family name. It may be rendered as Fàn in Chinese or Beom/Pom/Pem (범) in Korean. It is not to be confused with Phan (潘), another Vietnamese surname. Origin Phạm is the Sino-Vietnamese reading of the Chữ Hán: 范. Phạm arose in historical sources from around the third century CE. It was the title prepositions before names of kings of Lâm Ấp, kings of Funan, the eight chiefs of Jiao, and several tribal figures along the Annamite Mountain between the third to the seventh century CE. Ricardo is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 140K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ricardo reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ricardo

Germanic

Ricardo is the Spanish and Portuguese cognate of the name Richard. It derived from Proto-Germanic *rīks 'king, ruler' + *harduz 'hard, brave'. It may be a given name, or a surname. Given name Ricardo Araújo Pereira (born 1974), Portuguese comedian Ricardo Arjona (born 1964), Guatemalan singer Ricardo Arona (born 1978), Brazilian mixed martial artist Ricardo Ávila (born 1997), Panamanian footballer Ricardo Berzoini (born 1960), Brazilian unionist and politician Ricardo Bierhals (born 1990), Brazilian footballer Ricardo Bralo (1916–?), Argentine long-distance runner Ricardo Bombine Pimentel (bor.

Surname: Pham

Vietnamese

Phạm (范) is the fifth most common Vietnamese family name. It may be rendered as Fàn in Chinese or Beom/Pom/Pem (범) in Korean. It is not to be confused with Phan (潘), another Vietnamese surname. Origin Phạm is the Sino-Vietnamese reading of the Chữ Hán: 范. Phạm arose in historical sources from around the third century CE. It was the title prepositions before names of kings of Lâm Ấp, kings of Funan, the eight chiefs of Jiao, and several tribal figures along the Annamite Mountain between the third to the seventh century CE.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ricardo is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ricardo by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Ricardo Pham

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ricardo Pham:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ricardo?
The first name Ricardo originates from Germanic. Ricardo is the Spanish and Portuguese cognate of the name Richard. It derived from Proto-Germanic *rīks 'king, ruler' + *harduz 'hard, brave'. It may be a given name, or a surname. Given name Ricardo Araújo Pereira (born 1974), Portuguese comedian Ricardo Arjona (born 1964), Guatemalan singer Ricardo Arona (born 1978), Brazilian mixed martial artist Ricardo Ávila (born 1997), Panamanian footballer Ricardo Berzoini (born 1960), Brazilian unionist and politician Ricardo Bierhals (born 1990), Brazilian footballer Ricardo Bralo (1916–?), Argentine long-distance runner Ricardo Bombine Pimentel (bor.
When was Ricardo most popular?
The name Ricardo reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Pham?
The surname Pham originates from Vietnamese. Phạm (范) is the fifth most common Vietnamese family name. It may be rendered as Fàn in Chinese or Beom/Pom/Pem (범) in Korean. It is not to be confused with Phan (潘), another Vietnamese surname. Origin Phạm is the Sino-Vietnamese reading of the Chữ Hán: 范. Phạm arose in historical sources from around the third century CE. It was the title prepositions before names of kings of Lâm Ấp, kings of Funan, the eight chiefs of Jiao, and several tribal figures along the Annamite Mountain between the third to the seventh century CE.
What are the origins of the name Ricardo Pham?
The name Ricardo Pham combines two different traditions: the first name Ricardo has Germanic roots, while the surname Pham originates from Vietnamese.
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