Ricky vs Douglas

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 #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Ricky Rank #830

Douglas Rank #855

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #855 for Douglas.

Is Ricky or Douglas more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Douglas mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ricky and Douglas boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Douglas is primarily a boy name.