Rick vs Carlton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rick

Boy #2,948 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"powerful ruler, brave leader"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

56 High Risk

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Boy #2,842 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement of free men"

Origin: Old English

English American British

✓ All Clear

Rick Rank #2,948

Carlton Rank #2,842

Carlton is more popular, ranked #2842 vs #2948 for Rick.

Is Rick or Carlton more popular?

Carlton is more popular, ranked #2842 compared to Rick at #2948 in the United States.

What do Rick and Carlton mean?

Rick means "powerful ruler, brave leader" (Germanic origin). Carlton means "settlement of free men" (Old English origin).

Are Rick and Carlton boy or girl names?

Rick is primarily a boy name. Carlton is primarily a boy name.