Alfred vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alfred

Boy #839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

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Alfred Rank #839

Ricky Rank #830

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #839 for Alfred.

Is Alfred or Ricky more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Alfred at #839 in the United States.

What do Alfred and Ricky mean?

Alfred means "wise counselor" (Old English origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Alfred and Ricky boy or girl names?

Alfred is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.