Rick: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: r-eeck
Origin: Germany
gender-male

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Updated on Jun 12, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Rick means 'brave ruler'.

The name Rick is a diminutive form of Richard, originating from the Germanic elements "ric" meaning "ruler" or "king" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "strong." It has been a popular name since the Middle Ages, particularly in English-speaking countries. Over time, the name has evolved from being a full name to a common nickname. Rick has appeared in various forms in literature and popular culture, including iconic characters like Rick Grimes from "The Walking Dead" and Rick Blaine from "Casablanca." The popularity of the name 'Rick' may be influenced by its association with the name 'Richard', which means 'brave ruler' or 'strong king', but specific evidence linking 'Rick's popularity' to these connotations is lacking.

Rick Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Rick is currently #4312 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Rick is currently #1937 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Rick is currently #2017 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Rick is currently #901 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Rick is currently #2333 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Rick is currently #1066 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Rick is currently #2285 on Kiindred Australian Names

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