Harold vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#991
Total SSA Count
227
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

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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

Harold Rank #991
Ricky Rank #830

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #991 for Harold.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harold or Ricky more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Ricky mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Harold and Ricky boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.

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