Ricky vs Danny

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 #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

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Ricky Rank #830

Danny Rank #642

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #830 for Ricky.

Is Ricky or Danny more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Danny mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin).

Are Ricky and Danny boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Danny is primarily a boy name.