Melvin vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

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

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Melvin Rank #876

Ricky Rank #830

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Melvin or Ricky more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Ricky mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Melvin and Ricky boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.