Tom vs Rick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tom

Boy #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

English American European

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,948 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"powerful ruler, brave leader"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

56 High Risk

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Tom Rank #2,829

Rick Rank #2,948

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 vs #2948 for Rick.

Is Tom or Rick more popular?

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 compared to Rick at #2948 in the United States.

What do Tom and Rick mean?

Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin). Rick means "powerful ruler, brave leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Tom and Rick boy or girl names?

Tom is primarily a boy name. Rick is primarily a boy name.