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Cason vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cason

Boy #859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the marsh dwellers"

Origin: English/Scottish (via Carson)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#859
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ricky

Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#830
Total SSA Count
300
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cason Rank #859
Ricky Rank #830

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #859 for Cason.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cason or Ricky more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Cason at #859 in the United States.

What do Cason and Ricky mean?

Cason means "son of the marsh dwellers" (English/Scottish (via Carson) origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Cason and Ricky boy or girl names?

Cason is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.

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