Rick vs Tom

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 #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

English American European

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Rick Rank #2,948

Tom Rank #2,829

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 vs #2948 for Rick.

Is Rick or Tom more popular?

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 compared to Rick at #2948 in the United States.

What do Rick and Tom mean?

Rick means "powerful ruler, brave leader" (Germanic origin). Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Rick and Tom boy or girl names?

Rick is primarily a boy name. Tom is primarily a boy name.