Ricky vs Derrick

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 #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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8 High Risk

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Ricky Rank #830

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #830 for Ricky.

Is Ricky or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Derrick mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Ricky and Derrick boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.