Marvin vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marvin

Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #672
Total SSA Count: 406
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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

Marvin Rank #672

Ricky Rank #830

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #830 for Ricky.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marvin or Ricky more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Ricky mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Marvin and Ricky boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.

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