Neo vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neo

Boy #972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new"

Origin: Greek neos

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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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Neo Rank #972

Ricky Rank #830

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #972 for Neo.

Is Neo or Ricky more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Neo at #972 in the United States.

What do Neo and Ricky mean?

Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Neo and Ricky boy or girl names?

Neo is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.