Cal vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #671
Total SSA Count: 408
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Dillon Kasen Wilson Keegan

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Ricky

Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

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

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #830
Total SSA Count: 300
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Shawn Houston Amos Alvaro

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Popularity Comparison

Cal Rank #671

Ricky Rank #830

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #830 for Ricky.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cal or Ricky more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Cal and Ricky mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Cal and Ricky boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.

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