Abram vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abram

Boy #712 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted father"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#712
Total SSA Count
374
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abe, Bram

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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
Nicknames
Rick

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Abram Rank #712
Ricky Rank #830

Abram is more popular, ranked #712 vs #830 for Ricky.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abram ___

  • Abram James
  • Abram Lee
  • Abram Thomas
  • Abram Daniel
  • Abram Cole
  • Abram Isaac

Ricky ___

  • Ricky James
  • Ricky Lee
  • Ricky Joe
  • Ricky Dean
  • Ricky Wayne
  • Ricky Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abram

Isaac Elijah Noah Miriam Naomi

If you choose Ricky

Bobby Tommy Donnie Sandy Peggy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abram or Ricky more popular?

Abram is more popular, ranked #712 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Abram and Ricky mean?

Abram means "exalted father" (Hebrew origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Abram and Ricky boy or girl names?

Abram is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.

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