Rickey vs Rick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rickey

Boy #2,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

American English African American

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,948 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"powerful ruler, brave leader"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

56 High Risk

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Rickey Rank #2,803

Rick Rank #2,948

Rickey is more popular, ranked #2803 vs #2948 for Rick.

Is Rickey or Rick more popular?

Rickey is more popular, ranked #2803 compared to Rick at #2948 in the United States.

What do Rickey and Rick mean?

Rickey means "powerful ruler" (Old High German origin). Rick means "powerful ruler, brave leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Rickey and Rick boy or girl names?

Rickey is primarily a boy name. Rick is primarily a boy name.