Renton vs Riddick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Renton

Boy #6,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement on the River Ren"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,618
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ren, Renny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Riddick

Boy #6,709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,709
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rick, Rid

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Renton Rank #6,618
Riddick Rank #6,709

Renton is more popular, ranked #6618 vs #6709 for Riddick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Renton ___

  • Renton James
  • Renton Cole
  • Renton Lee
  • Renton Scott
  • Renton Graham
  • Renton Miles

Riddick ___

  • Riddick James
  • Riddick Cole
  • Riddick Steel
  • Riddick Blaze
  • Riddick Hawk

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Renton

Trenton Preston Benton Marlowe Sutton

If you choose Riddick

Draco Zane Axel Rogue Jax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Renton or Riddick more popular?

Renton is more popular, ranked #6618 compared to Riddick at #6709 in the United States.

What do Renton and Riddick mean?

Renton means "settlement on the River Ren" (Old English origin). Riddick means "powerful ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Renton and Riddick boy or girl names?

Renton is primarily a boy name. Riddick is primarily a boy name.

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