Douglas vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Douglas

Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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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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Douglas Rank #855

Ricky Rank #830

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #855 for Douglas.

Is Douglas or Ricky more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Ricky mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Douglas and Ricky boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.