Wicket at rank 1404 has a very specific origin point: Wicket W. Warrick is the Ewok who befriends Princess Leia in Return of the Jedi (1983). On a small, furry dog, the connection is immediate and affectionate. The name is a generational marker for owners who grew up with the original Star Wars trilogy.
The Ewok Connection
Wicket is among the most successful Star Wars character names applied to dogs, for an obvious reason: Ewoks look like dogs. The small, bear-like forest creatures of Endor, furry and loyal to their friends, mapped onto small dog breeds from the moment the film appeared. Pomeranians, Shih Tzus, and Chow Chows wear the name with obvious physical logic.
Cricket and the Sound Family
Wicket also sounds like Cricket, a genuine dog name in the same playful-small category. The W- opener gives Wicket slightly more presence and avoids the insect association. The single-syllable shorthand Wick provides practical daily use. Ewok itself occasionally appears in registries for the same reason.
The Counter-Reading
Wicket's Star Wars origin is specific enough that owners who didn't grow up with the original trilogy may not recognize the reference. That's fine, because the name sounds good independently without needing the Ewok connection to succeed.