What does the name Rick mean?

The name Rick means "Brave ruler".

What is the origin of the name Rick?

Rick is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 42 babies were named Rick in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Rick is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 42 ↘

All-Time Total: 81,792

Peak Year: 1958

Rick is a diminutive form of the name Richard, which is of Germanic origin. It means "brave ruler" or "powerful leader."

Boy names closely related to Rick

Greg Baron Arnold Geovanni Neo Nikolaus Dario Vince

Girl names closely related to Rick

Nadya Leilah Lourdes Milla Pilar Gisele Kaily Elia

Names with similar meaning to Rick

Dick Dickie Ricardo Rich Richard Richelle Rickey Rickie

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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