Sam vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

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

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Sam Rank #652

Ricky Rank #830

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

Is Sam or Ricky more popular?

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

What do Sam and Ricky mean?

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

Are Sam and Ricky boy or girl names?

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