Rick Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Rick Name at a Glance

Name	Rick
Meaning	Abbreviation of Richard 'powerful; strong ruler.' Also a diminutive of Derek, meaning gifted ruler, people ruler, a variant of the Old German Theodoric.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Rick Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Rick means “Abbreviation of Richard 'powerful; strong ruler.' Also a diminutive of Derek, meaning gifted ruler, people ruler, a variant of the Old German Theodoric”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Rick Name Origin

Our database records Rick under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Rick a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Rick is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Rick

When considering Rick for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.