Guillermo vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guillermo

Boy #833 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German wil (will) + helm (protection)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #833
Total SSA Count: 297
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

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Tomas Carmelo Valentin Alberto

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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

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Carmelo Kylen Cason Abram

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Popularity Comparison

Guillermo Rank #833

Ricky Rank #830

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #833 for Guillermo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guillermo or Ricky more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Guillermo at #833 in the United States.

What do Guillermo and Ricky mean?

Guillermo means "resolute protector" (Old High German wil (will) + helm (protection) origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Guillermo and Ricky boy or girl names?

Guillermo is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.

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