Rickey

Meaning of Rickey

Rickey is often considered a variation of Richard. Richard means "powerful ruler."

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

Popularity of Rickey

After ranking as high as #891 in 2000, Rickey has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Rickey

• Ricky Gervais
  English comedian, actor, writer
• Ricky Martin
  Puerto Rican singer and actor
• Ricky Schroder
  American actor and director
• Ricky Rubio
  Spanish professional basketball player
• Ricky Carmichael
  American Motocross/NASCAR driver

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Questions about the name Rickey

What does the name Rickey mean?

Rickey means rickey is often considered a variation of richard. richard means "powerful ruler.", and it comes from German origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Rickey?

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

When was Rickey most popular?

Rickey peaked at #891 in 2000.