Ricky vs Cal

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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Kyaire Abram Gage Beaux

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Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #671
Total SSA Count: 408
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Hezekiah Robin Kaiser Tripp

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Popularity Comparison

Ricky Rank #830

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #830 for Ricky.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ricky or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Cal mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Ricky and Cal boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.

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