Rick
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Ruler and power — commanding strength and leadership
Origin: Germanic
Popularity: Ranked #3077 in 2025 with 40 babies born.
History: Contains the Germanic element 'ric' meaning ruler, power.
Similar names: rickey, ricki, rickie, ricky, rikki, rennick, riddick, rorick
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Rick? About 1 in 83,213 babies born in 2025 were named Rick, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Rick
What does the name Rick mean?
Rick means “Ruler and power — commanding strength and leadership” from Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Rick?
Rick has Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Ruler and power — commanding strength and leadership”.
How popular is Rick?
Rick ranked #3036 in 2025 — given to 40 babies that year.
When was Rick most popular?
Rick peaked in 1958 with 5,462 babies registered that year.
Is Rick a boy or girl name?
Rick is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Ricks in registered births are male.
Is the name Rick rising or falling in popularity?
Rick has fallen 598 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2438 in 2020 to #3036 in 2025.
How long has Rick been recorded?
Rick appears in birth records across 106 years — from 1919 through 2025.