Cate vs Ricki

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ricki

Girl #4,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,945
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rick, Ri

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Popularity Comparison

Cate Rank #5,136
Ricki Rank #4,945

Ricki is more popular, ranked #4945 vs #5136 for Cate.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cate ___

  • Cate Elizabeth
  • Cate Louise
  • Cate Anne
  • Cate Marie
  • Cate Rose
  • Cate Elise

Ricki ___

  • Ricki Jo
  • Ricki Lynn
  • Ricki Ann
  • Ricki Lee
  • Ricki Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cate

James Henry Oliver Nora Eliza

If you choose Ricki

Nikki Lori Tami Ronnie Terri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cate or Ricki more popular?

Ricki is more popular, ranked #4945 compared to Cate at #5136 in the United States.

What do Cate and Ricki mean?

Cate means "pure" (Greek origin). Ricki means "powerful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Cate and Ricki boy or girl names?

Cate is primarily a girl name. Ricki is primarily a girl name.

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