Ricky vs Forest

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 #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

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Ricky Rank #830

Forest Rank #725

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 vs #830 for Ricky.

Is Ricky or Forest more popular?

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Forest mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Ricky and Forest boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.