Danny vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

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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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Danny Rank #642

Ricky Rank #830

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #830 for Ricky.

Is Danny or Ricky more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Danny and Ricky mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Danny and Ricky boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.