Rico is a diminutive of the either Spanish masculine given name Federico or

Ricardo 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. People Given name *Ricardo de Araújo Pereira, Portugu ...

and Italian given name

Enrico Enrico is both an Italian masculine given name and a surname, Enrico means homeowner, or king, derived from ''Heinrich'' of Germanic origin. It is also a given name in Ladino. Equivalents in other languages are Henry ( English), Henri ( French), ...

, nickname and a surname. Notable people with the name include:

Given name

* Rico Abreu (born 1992), American car race driver * Rico Alaniz (born 1919), Mexican-American actor * Rico E. Anderson (born 1968), American film actor * Rico Back (born 1954), Swiss-domiciled German businessman *

Rico Barrera Rico Barrera (born Frederick Barrera on December 29, 1984) is a Filipino actor, the first housemate evicted from the 12 housemates of ''Pinoy Big Brother'' on 2005. Prior to entering the house, Barrera was a singer in Japan. He was the first h ...

(born 1984), Filipino actor * Rico Beats, American record executive * Rico Bell, British based artist and musician * Rico Benatelli (born 1992), German footballer * Rico Bianchi (born 1930), Swiss rower *

Rico Blanco Rico Rene Granados Blanco (born March 17, 1973) is a Filipino singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actor, endorser and entrepreneur. He began his career as one of the founding members, and served as the chief songwriter, ...

(born 1973), Filipino singer-songwriter * Rico Brizuela (born 1946), Filipino businessman *

Rico Brogna Rico Joseph Brogna (born April 18, 1970) is an American former professional baseball first baseman and coach who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, and Atlanta Bra ...

(born 1970), American professional baseball player * Rico Capuano, better known as Rico (Scottish singer), Scottish musician *

Rico Carty Ricardo Adolfo Jacobo Carty (born September 1, 1939), nicknamed "Beeg Boy", is a Dominican former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder from 1963 to 1979, most prominently as a member of the Atlanta Br ...

(born 1939), Dominican professional baseball player * Rico Chiapparelli, American wrestler * Rico Conning, British songwriter *

Rico Constantino Americo Sebastiano Costantino (born October 1, 1961) is an American police officer and retired paramedic, SWAT officer, bodyguard, professional wrestler and wrestling manager. He performed under the ring names Rico Costantino and Rico in World ...

(born 1961), American wrestler * Rico Daniels (born 1962), English television presenter *

Rico Disciullo Rico Disciullo is an American mixed martial artist. He competes in the bantamweight division. Mixed martial arts record , - , Win , align=center, 4-0 (1) , Mak Kelleher , Decision (Unanimous) , Classic Entertainment and Sports: CES MMA ...

, American mixed martial artist * Rico Dowdle (born 1998), American football player * Rico Elmer (born 1969), Swiss ski mountaineer * Rico Engler (born 1987), German footballer *

Rico Fata Rico Fata (born February 12, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played for the Calgary Flames, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Atlanta Thrashers and Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). Playin ...

(born 1980), Canadian ice hockey player *

Rico Freiermuth Rico Freiermuth (born 1 January 1958 in Liestal, Basel-Land) is a Swiss bobsledder who competed during the early to mid-1980s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo. Freiermuth also won two medals in ...

(born 1958), Swedish bobsledder *

Rico Freimuth Rico Freimuth (born 14 March 1988) is a retired German athlete who specialised in the decathlon. He won two medals at World Championships, bronze in 2015 and silver in 2017 File:2017 Events Collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: The War A ...

(born 1988), German athlete * Rico Gafford (born 1996), American football player * Rico Gagliano, American journalist *

Rico Garcia Joshua Rico Garcia (born January 10, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Colorado Rockies, San Francisco Giants, Baltimore Oriole ...

(born 1994), American baseball player *

Rico Gathers Ricardo Darnell Gathers (born January 7, 1994) is an American rapper and former American football tight end. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round (217th overall) in the 2016 NFL Draft. He played college basketball at Baylor ...

(born 1994), American football player *

Rico Gear Rico Levi Gear (born 26 February 1978) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. He was a specialist right wing but also covered midfield positions. He is the older brother of New Zealand winger Hosea Gear Club career Gear was educated at Gi ...

(born 1978), New Zealand rugby union player * Rico Glagla (born 1974), German athlete * Rico Harris (born 1977), American basketball player * Rico Henry (born 1997), English professional footballer * Rico Hill (born 1977), American basketball player * Rico Hines (born 1978), American basketball coach *

Rico Hizon Rico Hizon (; born March 24, 1966) is a Filipino broadcast journalist. He is currently a senior anchor and director for news content development at CNN Philippines. During his time with BBC World News, he anchored ''Newsday'' and Asia Business ...

(born 1966), Filipino broadcaster *

Rico Hoye Rico Hoye (born November 9, 1974) is an American professional boxer who current competes in the Cruiserweight division. He resides Phoenix, Arizona, and is a former number one ranked light heavyweight contender (IBF) and a former world title ch ...

(born 1974), American boxer * Rico Krahnert, German figure skater * Rico Kühne (born 1982), German footballer *

Rico Lebrun Rico (Federico) Lebrun (Naples, December 10, 1900 – Malibu, May 9, 1964) was an Italian-American painter and sculptor. Early life Lebrun was born in 1900 in Naples, Italy. He initially studied banking and journalism before taking art classes ...

(1900-1964), American-Italian painter * Rico Lieder (born 1971), German sprinter * Rico Lins (born 1955), Brazilian graphic designer *

Rico Love Richard Preston Butler Jr. (born December 3, 1982), better known by his stage name Rico Love, is an American record producer, songwriter, singer, and rapper. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, but split his childhood between Milwaukee, Wiscon ...

(born 1982), American singer-songwriter * Rico Mack (born 1971), American football player *

Rico Maierhofer Paul Rico Galenzoga Maierhofer (born November 4, 1985) is a Filipino former professional basketball player. He last played for the San Miguel Alab Pilipinas of the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL). He was drafted 2nd overall by the Purefoods Tende ...

(born 1985), Filipino basketball player * Rico Malvar (born 1957), Brazilian engineer * Rico Mascariñas (born 1953), Filipino chess player *

Rico McCoy Rico McCoy (born November 6, 1987) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played collegiate football with the Tennessee Volunteers and was considered one of the best linebacker prospects available for the 2010 NFL D ...

(born 1987), American football player * Rico Meinel (born 1974), German ski jumper * Rico Morack (born 1988), German footballer *

Rico Murray Derico "Rico" Murray (born August 21, 1988) is an American former professional gridiron football defensive back and linebacker. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Kent Sta ...

(born 1988), American football defensive back *

Rico Noel Jablonski Rico Noel (born January 11, 1989) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees in 2015. Amateur career Noel attended Lawton High Schoo ...

(born 1989), American professional baseball outfielder *

Rico Oller Thomas "Rico" Oller (born July 16, 1958) is a Republican U.S. politician from California. He served in the California State Assembly, representing the 4th District from 1996 to 2000, and the California State Senate, representing the 1st distr ...

(born 1958), American politician *

Rico Peter Rico Peter (born 13 September 1983) is a Swiss bobsledder. Peter competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics for Switzerland. He teamed with brakeman Juerg Egger in the Switzerland-2 sled in the two-man event, finishing tenth. As of April 2014, his ...

(born 1983), Swiss bobsledder *

Rico Petrocelli Americo Peter "Rico" Petrocelli (born June 27, 1943) is an American former baseball shortstop and third baseman who played his entire Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the Boston Red Sox. Listed at and , he both threw and batted right-hand ...

(born 1943), American former baseball manager * Rico Pontvianne (1943-2018), Mexican basketball player * Rico Preißinger (born 1996), German professional footballer * Rico Puestel (born 1986), German record producer * Rico Puhlmann (1934-1996), German fashion photographer * Rico E. Puno, Filipino technocrat * Rico J. Puno (1953-2018), Filipino singer *

Rico Ramos Rico Dashon Ramos (born June 20, 1987) is an American professional boxer of Puerto Rican descent. He is a former WBA world super bantamweight champion. Amateur career Ramos began boxing when he was 8 years old at South LA's Broadway Boxing Gym ...

(born 1987), American boxer * Rico Reese (born 1983), American professional football player *

Rico Rex Rico Rex (born 5 October 1976 in Chemnitz) is a German former pair skater. With former partner Eva-Maria Fitze, he is the 2003 German national champion. Career Rico Rex started figure skating when he was four years old as the result of a ta ...

(born 1976), German former figure skater * Rico Richardson (born 1991), American football player * Rico Robles (born 1980), Filipino disc jockey *

Rico Rodriguez (actor) Rico Rodriguez II (born July 31, 1998) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Manny Delgado on the ABC sitcom ''Modern Family'', which ran for eleven seasons from 2009 to 2020. He received several Screen Actors Guild Awards for ...

(born 1998), American actor *

Rico Rodriguez (musician) Emmanuel "Rico" Rodriguez (17 October 1934 – 4 September 2015), also known as Rico, Reco or El Reco, was a Cuban-born Jamaican ska and reggae trombonist. He recorded with producers such as Karl Pitterson, Prince Buster, and Lloyd Daley. He w ...

(born 1934), Jamaican ska and reggae trombonist * Rico Rogers (born 1978), New Zealand cyclist *

Rico Roman Rico Roman (born February 4, 1981) is an American gold medal ice sled hockey player and Purple Heart recipient from Portland, Oregon who competed in 2014 Winter Paralympics in Sochi, Russia. Early life Roman, who is of Mexican American descent, ...

(born 1981), American ice hockey player *

Rico Rossi Rico Rossi (born June 22, 1965) is a Canadian-Italian professional ice hockey coach and a former player. Playing career Born in Toronto, Ontario, Rossi attended Northeastern University from 1985 to 1989. He was named the team's Rookie of the Ye ...

(born 1965), Italian ice hockey player * Rico Rossi (musician), American hip-hop artist *

Rico Rossy Elam José "Rico" Rossy Ramos (born February 16, 1964) is an American former professional baseball player. He played all or parts of four seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a utility infielder for the Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Royals, ...

(born 1964), American professional baseball player * Rico Saccani (born 1952), American conductor * Rico Schmider (born 1991), German footballer * Rico Schmitt (born 1968), German footballer * Rico Seith (born 1994), German singer * Rico Smith (born 1969), American former football player *

Rico Steinmann Rico Steinmann (born 26 December 1967 in Karl-Marx-Stadt) is a German former professional footballer who played mostly as a midfielder A midfielder is an outfield position in association football. Midfielders may play an exclusively ...

(born 1967), German professional footballer * Rico Strieder (born 1992), German football midfielder * Rico Suave (wrestler) (born 1970), Puerto Rican professional wrestler * Rico Tampatty (born 1964), Indonesian actor *

Rico Tan Rico "Juice" Tan (born February 26, 1978 in Toronto, Ontario) was a Canadian welterweight boxer of Chinese Indonesian descent from 2000-2003. Tan retired with a 12-2-2 (11 ko's) professional boxing record. Tan now owns a Hawaiian BBQ food cart ...

(born 1978), Canadian boxer *

Rico Tice Richard Ian "Rico" Tice (born 3 June 1966) is an Anglican clergyman and writer, co-author of '' Christianity Explored.'' He is currently associate minister at All Souls Church, Langham Place, London, and is well known in the UK as a speaker at ...

(born 1966), Spanish-Anglican writer *

Rico Tomaso The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act is a United States federal law that provides for extended criminal penalties and a civil cause of action for acts performed as part of an ongoing criminal organization. RICO was e ...

(1898-1985), American illustrator *

Rico Verhoeven Ricardo Verhoeven (born 10 April 1989) is a Dutch professional kickboxer who currently competes in the heavyweight division of GLORY, where he is the reigning Glory Heavyweight Champion. A professional since 2004, he also competed in the K-1, ...

(born 1989), Dutch kickboxer *

Rico Villasenor Rico Villasenor is an American musician and the former bassist for Downset. Villasenor also played in the side projects Drunk with Power and Demean with guitarist Brian "Ares" Schwager. On an extended 8 weeks all over European Tour in 2004 Rico a ...

, American musician * Rico Vonck (born 1987), Dutch former darts player * Rico Washington (born 1978), American professional baseball player * Rico Wolven (born 1990), Dutch footballer *

Rico Yan Rico Yan (; born Ricardo Carlos Castro Yan; March 14, 1975 – March 29, 2002) was a Filipino matinee idol, model, film and television actor, host, spokesperson and entrepreneur. Yan graduated from De La Salle University in 1997 with a degr ...

(1975-2002), Filipino matinee idol * Rico Zeegers (born 2000), Dutch footballer * Rico Zuccaro (born 1942), American professional baseball umpire * Rico Zulkarnain (born 1989), Welsh football player

Surname

Antonio Rico Antonio Rico González (26 February 1908 – 16 December 1988) was a Spanish chess master. He was eight times Asturian Champion (1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1952, 1953, and 1956). In 1934, he tied for 5-6th in Madrid (''Torneo Gromer''). After ...

(1908–1988), Spanish chess player * Art Rico (1895–1919), American baseball catcher * Efraím Rico (born 1967), Colombian road cyclist * Fred Rico (born 1944), American baseball player *

Isidro Rico José Isidro Rico Rangel (born May 15, 1961) is a former marathon runner from Mexico, whose personal best in the classic distance was 2:09:14 (1994). He represented his native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics, finishing in 29th place in the M ...

(born 1961), Mexican marathon runner *

Loly Rico Loly Rico is the president of the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants. She is married to Francisco Rico-Martinez, with whom she co-directs the Toronto-based Faithful Companions of Jesus Refugee Centre. Rico and her family moved to Canad ...

(21st century), Salvadoran-Canadian activist *

Sergio Rico Sergio Rico González (born 1 September 1993) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain. He began his career at Sevilla, where he twice won the Europa League while appearing in 170 c ...

(born 1993), Spanish footballer

Fictional characters

* Caesar Enrico "Rico" Bandelle, the title character from the 1931 movie '' Little Caesar'' *

Juan Rico ''Starship Troopers'' is a military science fiction novel by American writer Robert A. Heinlein. Written in a few weeks in reaction to the US suspending nuclear tests, the story was first published as a two-part serial in ''The Magazine of F ...

, a character from ''Starship Troopers'', renamed John Rico for the movie * Rico, a character in the 2004 animated film ''

Home on the Range "Home on the Range" is a classic cowboy song, sometimes called the "unofficial anthem" of the American West. Dr. Brewster M. Higley (also spelled Highley) of Smith County, Kansas, wrote the lyrics as the poem "My Western Home" in 1872 or 1873 ...

'' * Rico Banderas, a character in the videogame ''Xenogears'' * Rico Dredd, a character from the comic ''Judge Dredd'' * Judge Rico, a different character from ''Judge Dredd'' * Rico (''Gunslinger Girl''), a character in the anime ''Gunslinger Girl'' * Rico (''NX Files''), a character in the webseries ''NX Files'' * Rico Suave (character), in the Disney TV series '' Hannah Montana'' * Rico (''Madagascar''), a penguin character from the animated ''

Madagascar Madagascar (; mg, Madagasikara, ), officially the Republic of Madagascar ( mg, Repoblikan'i Madagasikara, links=no, ; french: République de Madagascar), is an island country in the Indian Ocean, approximately off the coast of East Africa ...

'' franchise * Rico, a character in the 2002 crime drama film '' Paid in Full'', based on real-life former drug dealer

Alpo Martinez Alberto Geddis Martinez, better known as Alpo Martinez, Abraham G. Rodriquez (witness protection), or more simply as Alpo or Po (June 8, 1966 – October 31, 2021) was an American drug dealer from Harlem, New York City of Puerto Rican descent. Ma ...

Ricardo Tubbs Detective Ricardo "Rico" Tubbs is a fictional character from the ''Miami Vice'' television series. Tubbs was originally portrayed by Philip Michael Thomas in the television series from 1984 to 1990, and later by Jamie Foxx in the feature film i ...

, a police detective in the TV series and film ''Miami Vice'' * Rico Brzenska, a character from the manga and anime " Shingeki no Kyojin" (Attack on Titan). Female. * Rico Rodriguez, the main protagonist of the video game series '' Just Cause''.

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