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
Nicknames
Cas, Case

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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
Nicknames
Rick

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Popularity Comparison

Cason Rank #859
Ricky Rank #830

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cason ___

  • Cason James
  • Cason Lee
  • Cason Michael
  • Cason Thomas
  • Cason Wyatt
  • Cason Cole

Ricky ___

  • Ricky James
  • Ricky Lee
  • Ricky Joe
  • Ricky Dean
  • Ricky Wayne
  • Ricky Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cason

Mason Grayson Carson Hudson Avery

If you choose Ricky

Bobby Tommy Donnie Sandy Peggy

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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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