Ricky vs Trey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ricky

Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#830
Total SSA Count
300
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rick

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ricky Rank #830
Trey Rank #790

Trey is more popular, ranked #790 vs #830 for Ricky.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ricky ___

  • Ricky James
  • Ricky Lee
  • Ricky Joe
  • Ricky Dean
  • Ricky Wayne
  • Ricky Dale

Trey ___

  • Trey James
  • Trey Michael
  • Trey Allen
  • Trey Davis
  • Trey Hunter
  • Trey William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ricky

Bobby Tommy Donnie Sandy Peggy

If you choose Trey

Deuce Quinn Chase Blake Drew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ricky or Trey more popular?

Trey is more popular, ranked #790 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Trey mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Trey means "three, the third" (Old French origin).

Are Ricky and Trey boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Trey is primarily a boy name.

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