Ricky vs Davis

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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Nathanael Cayson Darren Ty

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Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #646
Total SSA Count: 429
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Ricky Rank #830

Davis Rank #646

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #830 for Ricky.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ricky or Davis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Davis mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Ricky and Davis boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.

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