Santos vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Santos

Boy #832 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"saints, the holy ones"

Origin: Latin sanctus (holy)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Filipino Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#832
Total SSA Count
297
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Ricky

Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

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

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#830
Total SSA Count
300
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Santos Rank #832
Ricky Rank #830

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #832 for Santos.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santos or Ricky more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Santos at #832 in the United States.

What do Santos and Ricky mean?

Santos means "saints, the holy ones" (Latin sanctus (holy) origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Santos and Ricky boy or girl names?

Santos is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.

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