Ricky vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ricky

Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

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

English Spanish Italian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Ricky Rank #830

Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #830 for Ricky.

Is Ricky or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Harry mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ricky and Harry boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.