Felix vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#177
Total SSA Count
2,081
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fee

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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

Felix Rank #177
Ricky Rank #830

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 vs #830 for Ricky.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Felix ___

  • Felix James
  • Felix Oliver
  • Felix Theodore
  • Felix Hugo
  • Felix Edward
  • Felix Arthur

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 Felix

Oscar Jasper Violet Beatrice Hugo

If you choose Ricky

Bobby Tommy Donnie Sandy Peggy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felix or Ricky more popular?

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Felix and Ricky mean?

Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Felix and Ricky boy or girl names?

Felix is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.

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