Ricky vs Sam

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 #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ricky Rank #830

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #830 for Ricky.

Is Ricky or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Sam mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ricky and Sam boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.