Darius vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Greek Roman American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #746
Total SSA Count: 343
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

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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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746

Ricky Rank #830

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #830 for Ricky.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Ricky more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Darius and Ricky mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Darius and Ricky boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.

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