Rick vs Weldon

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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Weldon

Boy #2,996 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the hill spring"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,996
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wel, Weldy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Rick Rank #2,948
Weldon Rank #2,996

Rick is more popular, ranked #2948 vs #2996 for Weldon.

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

Weldon ___

  • Weldon James
  • Weldon Thomas
  • Weldon Scott
  • Weldon Ray
  • Weldon Craig
  • Weldon Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rick

Tom Mike Donna Diane Karen

If you choose Weldon

Dalton Preston Grover Mildred Harriet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rick or Weldon more popular?

Rick is more popular, ranked #2948 compared to Weldon at #2996 in the United States.

What do Rick and Weldon mean?

Rick means "powerful ruler, brave leader" (Germanic origin). Weldon means "from the hill spring" (Old English origin).

Are Rick and Weldon boy or girl names?

Rick is primarily a boy name. Weldon is primarily a boy name.

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