Ricky vs Darius

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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Judson Marcellus Keaton Riggs

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Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Greek Roman American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #746
Total SSA Count: 343
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

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Popularity Comparison

Ricky Rank #830

Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #830 for Ricky.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ricky or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Darius mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Ricky and Darius boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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