Neil vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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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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Neil Rank #866

Ricky Rank #830

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Neil or Ricky more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Neil and Ricky mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Neil and Ricky boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.