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Bray vs Rick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bray

Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,828
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Rick

Boy #2,948 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"powerful ruler, brave leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,948
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

56 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Bray Rank #2,828
Rick Rank #2,948

Bray is more popular, ranked #2828 vs #2948 for Rick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bray or Rick more popular?

Bray is more popular, ranked #2828 compared to Rick at #2948 in the United States.

What do Bray and Rick mean?

Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin). Rick means "powerful ruler, brave leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Bray and Rick boy or girl names?

Bray is primarily a boy name. Rick is primarily a boy name.

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