Ricky vs Colten

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 #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Ricky Rank #830

Colten Rank #899

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #899 for Colten.

Is Ricky or Colten more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Colten at #899 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Colten mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Ricky and Colten boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Colten is primarily a boy name.