Ricky vs Dane

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 #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Ricky Rank #830

Dane Rank #882

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #882 for Dane.

Is Ricky or Dane more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Dane mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin).

Are Ricky and Dane boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Dane is primarily a boy name.