Ricky vs Ray

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 #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Ricky Rank #830

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #830 for Ricky.

Is Ricky or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Ray mean?

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

Are Ricky and Ray boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.