Ricky vs Curtis

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 #929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courteous, well-bred"

Origin: Old French

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Ricky Rank #830

Curtis Rank #929

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #929 for Curtis.

Is Ricky or Curtis more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Curtis at #929 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Curtis mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin).

Are Ricky and Curtis boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Curtis is primarily a boy name.