Rick

Meaning of Rick

Rick is often short for Richard or Frederick. It generally means "powerful ruler" or "peaceful ruler."

Rick has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Rick

After ranking as high as #928 in 2000, Rick has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Rick

• Rick Astley
  English singer and songwriter
• Rick Ross
  American rapper and entrepreneur
• Rick Moranis
  Canadian actor and comedian
• Rick Pitino
  American basketball coach
• Rick Barry
  American former basketball player

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Questions about the name Rick

What does the name Rick mean?

Rick means rick is often short for richard or frederick. it generally means "powerful ruler" or "peaceful ruler.", and it comes from German origins.

Is Rick a boy's or a girl's name?

Rick is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Rick?

Rick did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Rick most popular?

Rick peaked at #928 in 2000.