Flynn vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flynn

Boy #738 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of the red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#738
Total SSA Count
351
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Flynn Rank #738
Ricky Rank #830

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 vs #830 for Ricky.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flynn or Ricky more popular?

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Ricky mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Flynn and Ricky boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.

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