Kerry vs Rickey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kerry

Boy #2,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark, dark-featured"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,690
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ker

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Rickey

Boy #2,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,803
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rick

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Popularity Comparison

Kerry Rank #2,690
Rickey Rank #2,803

Kerry is more popular, ranked #2690 vs #2803 for Rickey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kerry ___

  • Kerry James
  • Kerry Michael
  • Kerry Patrick
  • Kerry Sean
  • Kerry Thomas
  • Kerry Lee

Rickey ___

  • Rickey James
  • Rickey Lee
  • Rickey Wayne
  • Rickey Dale
  • Rickey Eugene
  • Rickey Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kerry

Dermot Brigid Siobhan Cormac Aoife

If you choose Rickey

Tammy Donnie Bobby Cindy Johnny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kerry or Rickey more popular?

Kerry is more popular, ranked #2690 compared to Rickey at #2803 in the United States.

What do Kerry and Rickey mean?

Kerry means "dark, dark-featured" (Old Irish origin). Rickey means "powerful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Kerry and Rickey boy or girl names?

Kerry is primarily a boy name. Rickey is primarily a boy name.

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