# Ricketts vs rickety

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### Ricketts
*name · frequency rank #45,054*
A surname originating as a patronymic.

### rickety
*adjective · IPA /ˈɹɪk.ɪ.ti/ · frequency rank #42,867*
Of an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/ricketts-vs-rickety