Ricky vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ricky

Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Ricky Rank #830

Alec Rank #880

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Ricky or Alec more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Alec mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Ricky and Alec boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.