Mike vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Mike Rank #1,011

Ricky Rank #830

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #1011 for Mike.

Is Mike or Ricky more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Mike at #1011 in the United States.

What do Mike and Ricky mean?

Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Mike and Ricky boy or girl names?

Mike is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.