Ferry vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Frisian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,658
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Popularity Comparison

Ferry Rank #32,658
Ricky Rank #830

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferry or Ricky more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Ricky mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Ferry and Ricky boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.

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