Rick Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Rick Name at a Glance

Name	Rick
Meaning	Diminutive of Eric: Ever or eternal ruler. Island ruler. Famous bearer: 10th-century Norwegian explorer Eric the Red.
Origin	Norse
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Rick Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Rick means “Diminutive of Eric: Ever or eternal ruler. Island ruler. Famous bearer: 10th-century Norwegian explorer Eric the Red”. 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 Norse origin. Browse more Norse 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.