Allan vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allan

Boy #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Scottish English French American

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Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

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

English Spanish Italian American

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Allan Rank #854

Ricky Rank #830

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #854 for Allan.

Is Allan or Ricky more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Allan at #854 in the United States.

What do Allan and Ricky mean?

Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Allan and Ricky boy or girl names?

Allan is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.