Keith vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

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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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Keith Rank #758

Ricky Rank #830

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #830 for Ricky.

Is Keith or Ricky more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Keith and Ricky mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Keith and Ricky boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.