Ricky vs Casper

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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Massimo Orlando Beaux Darius

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Casper

Boy #881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Dutch Scandinavian German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #881
Total SSA Count: 273
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Tony Otis Hugh Lennon

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Popularity Comparison

Ricky Rank #830

Casper Rank #881

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #881 for Casper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ricky or Casper more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Casper at #881 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Casper mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Casper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin).

Are Ricky and Casper boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Casper is primarily a boy name.

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