Ricky vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Similar Names

Mauricio Finnley Guillermo True

Full profile for Ricky →

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

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Quentin Rhodes Waylen Moses

Full profile for Marvin →

Popularity Comparison

Ricky Rank #830

Marvin Rank #672

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ricky or Marvin more popular?

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

What do Ricky and Marvin mean?

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

Are Ricky and Marvin boy or girl names?

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

More Comparisons

Marvin vs Ricky Ricky vs Mauricio Ricky vs Finnley Ricky vs Guillermo Ricky vs True

← Full profile: Ricky ← Full profile: Marvin Browse all baby names