Ricky vs Keith

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 #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

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Ricky Rank #830

Keith Rank #758

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #830 for Ricky.

Is Ricky or Keith more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Keith mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Ricky and Keith boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.