Ricky vs Bode

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 #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

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Ricky Rank #830

Bode Rank #805

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 vs #830 for Ricky.

Is Ricky or Bode more popular?

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Bode mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin).

Are Ricky and Bode boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Bode is primarily a boy name.