Felipe vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felipe

Boy #927 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#927
Total SSA Count
250
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Feli, Pipe, Phil

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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

Felipe Rank #927
Ricky Rank #830

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #927 for Felipe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Felipe ___

  • Felipe Alejandro
  • Felipe Antonio
  • Felipe José
  • Felipe Luis
  • Felipe Andrés
  • Felipe Manuel

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 Felipe

Valentina Isabella Santiago Sofía Sebastián

If you choose Ricky

Bobby Tommy Donnie Sandy Peggy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felipe or Ricky more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Felipe at #927 in the United States.

What do Felipe and Ricky mean?

Felipe means "lover of horses" (Ancient Greek origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Felipe and Ricky boy or girl names?

Felipe is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.

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