Wilson vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #645
Total SSA Count: 431
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Donald Frank Allen Leland

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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

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Forest Chandler Junior Wylder

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Popularity Comparison

Wilson Rank #645

Ricky Rank #830

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #830 for Ricky.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilson or Ricky more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Ricky mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Wilson and Ricky boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.

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