Ric

Pronunciation: [ r-IHK ]

Ric is a boy baby name. Ranked #11,673 in the US.

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Boy Name #11,673 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Ric is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-IHK.

Parents who love the name Ric often also consider Banjo, Ashrith, Sharron .

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Historical Record

Ric first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.

Over 1,156 babies have been named Ric in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Ric is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,673 for boy names in the US .

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#11,673
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#11,673
Total SSA Count
8

Alternative Spellings

Richard #232 Ricardo #376 Ricky #830 Rico #1698 Richie #1791 Rickey #2803 Rick #2948 Rich #3984

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Banjo Boy African/American English Ashrith Boy Sanskrit Sharron Boy Hebrew Mccall Boy Scottish Gaelic Arshia Boy Sanskrit Brisen Boy Old French via Celtic

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"flat plain, fertile coastal plain of ..."

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"descendant of the champion"

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"of the divine realm"

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Old French via Celtic origin

"son of Brice"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ric

Is Ric a boy or girl name?
Ric is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Ric?
Ric is pronounced r-IHK.
How popular is the name Ric?
Ric is currently ranked #11673 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Ric a common or rare name?
Ric is an uncommon name, ranked #11673 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Ric?
Ric pairs well with Banjo, Ashrith, Sharron, Mccall in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Ric?
Related spellings include Richard, Ricardo, Ricky, Rico.

About the Name Ric

Ric is a boy name .

Ric is currently ranked #11,673 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Ric include Richard, Ricardo, Ricky, Rico, Richie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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