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Rickey

Rickey

Rickey hasn't been a top 1,000 baby name since 2002, but it's been gaining some popularity in the 21st century. Many people think of it as a nickname for other baby names, like Broderick, Eric, Cedric, and Richard, but it's seen plenty of time as a popular given name in its own right. Use it to honor a father or grandfather with one of those names, and pair it with a current middle name to bring it into the 2020s.

Meaning of the name Rickey:

German: Poweful leader

Origin of the name Rickey:

Rickey's exact origin is unknown. Most likely, it started as a nickname for several other given names, including Broderick, Eric, Cedric, Frederick, Patrick, Ricardo, and Richard. It's most commonly associated with Richard, however, which means “powerful leader” in Old German.

Symbolism of the name Rickey:

The baby name Rickey is often associated with leadership and rulers, so new parents may find symbolism here.

Style of the name Rickey:

Modern

Gender of the name Rickey:

Rickey is a boy's name.

Pronunciation of the name Rickey:

RICK-ee

Number of syllables in the name Rickey:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Rickey:

The baby name Rickey evokes images of someone who is funny and quick-witted.

Alternative spellings for the name Rickey:

Nicknames for the name Rickey:

Popularity of the name Rickey:

According to the Social Security Administration, Rickey was a top 1,000 baby name for boys between 1942 and 2002. It was most popular in 1958 when it ranked at number 106. It last ranked at number 935 in 2002.

Related names for the name Rickey:

Great middle names for Rickey and their meanings:

Famous people with the name Rickey:

  • Rickey Henderson (baseball player)
  • Rickey(musician and member of the bands Blackfood and Lynyrd Skynyrd)
  • Rickey Smiley (comedian and host)
  • Rickey Green (basketball player)
  • Rickey Jackson (football player)
  • Rickey Paulding (basketball player)
  • Rickey Collins (voice actor)

Rickeys in popular culture:

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