Eddie vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eddie

Boy #943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune"

Origin: Old English (via Edward)

Cultural Roots

English American Irish British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#943
Total SSA Count
243
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Eddie Rank #943
Ricky Rank #830

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #943 for Eddie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eddie or Ricky more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Eddie at #943 in the United States.

What do Eddie and Ricky mean?

Eddie means "wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune" (Old English (via Edward) origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Eddie and Ricky boy or girl names?

Eddie is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.

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