Ricky vs Duke

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 #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Ricky Rank #830

Duke Rank #710

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #830 for Ricky.

Is Ricky or Duke more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Duke mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Ricky and Duke boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.