Ricky vs Guillermo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ricky

Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#830
Total SSA Count
300
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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Guillermo

Boy #833 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German wil (will) + helm (protection)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#833
Total SSA Count
297
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ricky Rank #830
Guillermo Rank #833

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #833 for Guillermo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ricky or Guillermo more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Guillermo at #833 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Guillermo mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Guillermo means "resolute protector" (Old High German wil (will) + helm (protection) origin).

Are Ricky and Guillermo boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Guillermo is primarily a boy name.

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