Rick
Rick: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ÉđÉŠk/
Meaning and origin of Rick
- A diminutive of the male given name Richard, as well as similar name such as Ricardo.
- A surname transferred from the given name.
Etymology
From the male given name Richard.
How popular is Rick?
Since 1880, 135 girls and 81,829 boys in the U.S. have been named Rick (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3751 in 1961. Its highest rank for boys was #77 in 1958. In 2025, 40 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Rick
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Rick
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Rick FAQ
What does the name Rick mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Richard, as well as similar name such as Ricardo. A surname transferred from the given name. From the male given name Richard.
What is the origin of the name Rick?
Rick is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Rick?
Since 1880, 135 girls and 81,829 boys in the U.S. have been named Rick (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3751 in 1961. Its highest rank for boys was #77 in 1958. In 2025, 40 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Rick a boy or girl name?
Rick is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 135 girls and 81,829 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880â2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.