Leonard vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonard

Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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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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Leonard Rank #674

Ricky Rank #830

Leonard is more popular, ranked #674 vs #830 for Ricky.

Is Leonard or Ricky more popular?

Leonard is more popular, ranked #674 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Leonard and Ricky mean?

Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Leonard and Ricky boy or girl names?

Leonard is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.