Ricky \r(ic)-ky\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Ricky), is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Ricky is "powerful leader; peaceful ruler". Short form of Richard and Frederick. Baseball player Rickey Henderson.

Ricky has 3 variant forms: Ricci, Rickey and Ricki.

For more information, see also related names Aric, Broderick, Cedric and Rick.

Baby names that sound like Ricky are Richy, Rikky and Rocky.