Meyer vs Rico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meyer

Boy #1,815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farmer, estate steward"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

Jewish German American Ashkenazi Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,815
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mey, Mye

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Meyer Rank #1,815
Rico Rank #1,698

Rico is more popular, ranked #1698 vs #1815 for Meyer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Meyer ___

  • Meyer Solomon
  • Meyer Isaac
  • Meyer David
  • Meyer Benjamin
  • Meyer Jacob
  • Meyer Louis

Rico ___

  • Rico James
  • Rico Santos
  • Rico Alejandro
  • Rico Cruz
  • Rico Mateo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Meyer

Mira Esther Nathan Reuben Hannah

If you choose Rico

Nico Marco Sofia Valentina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meyer or Rico more popular?

Rico is more popular, ranked #1698 compared to Meyer at #1815 in the United States.

What do Meyer and Rico mean?

Meyer means "farmer, estate steward" (German origin). Rico means "powerful ruler" (Germanic via Spanish origin).

Are Meyer and Rico boy or girl names?

Meyer is primarily a boy name. Rico is primarily a boy name.

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