Ricky Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ricky Name at a Glance

Name	Ricky
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 Ricky Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ricky 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.

Ricky Name Origin

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

Is Ricky a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Ricky

When considering Ricky 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.