Rick vs Tilden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rick

Boy #2,948 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"powerful ruler, brave leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,948
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ricky, Ric

Playground Safety Score

56 High Risk

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Tilden

Boy #3,105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fertile valley dweller"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,105
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Til, Tilly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Rick Rank #2,948
Tilden Rank #3,105

Rick is more popular, ranked #2948 vs #3105 for Tilden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rick ___

  • Rick James
  • Rick Allen
  • Rick Lee
  • Rick Wayne
  • Rick Dale
  • Rick Martin

Tilden ___

  • Tilden James
  • Tilden Cole
  • Tilden Grey
  • Tilden Wade
  • Tilden Reid
  • Tilden Hart

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rick

Tom Mike Donna Diane Karen

If you choose Tilden

Fletcher Sutton Dashiell Winona Holden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rick or Tilden more popular?

Rick is more popular, ranked #2948 compared to Tilden at #3105 in the United States.

What do Rick and Tilden mean?

Rick means "powerful ruler, brave leader" (Germanic origin). Tilden means "fertile valley dweller" (Old English origin).

Are Rick and Tilden boy or girl names?

Rick is primarily a boy name. Tilden is primarily a boy name.

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