Elisha vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elisha

Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Elisha Rank #851

Ricky Rank #830

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #851 for Elisha.

Is Elisha or Ricky more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Elisha at #851 in the United States.

What do Elisha and Ricky mean?

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

Are Elisha and Ricky boy or girl names?

Elisha is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.