Ricky vs Alfonso

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ricky

Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

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

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #830
Total SSA Count: 300
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Alfonso

Boy #925 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble and ready"

Origin: Visigothic Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #925
Total SSA Count: 251
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Ricky Rank #830

Alfonso Rank #925

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #925 for Alfonso.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ricky or Alfonso more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Alfonso at #925 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Alfonso mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Alfonso means "noble and ready" (Visigothic Germanic origin).

Are Ricky and Alfonso boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Alfonso is primarily a boy name.

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