Mike vs Rick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

American English European

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,948 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"powerful ruler, brave leader"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

56 High Risk

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Mike Rank #1,011

Rick Rank #2,948

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 vs #2948 for Rick.

Is Mike or Rick more popular?

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 compared to Rick at #2948 in the United States.

What do Mike and Rick mean?

Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin). Rick means "powerful ruler, brave leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Mike and Rick boy or girl names?

Mike is primarily a boy name. Rick is primarily a boy name.