Ricky vs Dillon

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 #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Ricky Rank #830

Dillon Rank #870

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Ricky or Dillon more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Dillon mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Ricky and Dillon boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.