Alfred vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alfred

Boy #839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#839
Total SSA Count
293
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alf, Fred, Freddie

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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
Nicknames
Rick

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Popularity Comparison

Alfred Rank #839
Ricky Rank #830

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #839 for Alfred.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alfred ___

  • Alfred James
  • Alfred Edward
  • Alfred William
  • Alfred Thomas
  • Alfred George
  • Alfred Henry

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 Alfred

Eleanor Beatrice Henry Edmund Cecily

If you choose Ricky

Bobby Tommy Donnie Sandy Peggy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alfred or Ricky more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Alfred at #839 in the United States.

What do Alfred and Ricky mean?

Alfred means "wise counselor" (Old English origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Alfred and Ricky boy or girl names?

Alfred is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.

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