Erick vs Mario

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#333
Total SSA Count
1,038
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rick, Ricky

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Mario

Boy #399 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warrior"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#399
Total SSA Count
808
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Erick Rank #333
Mario Rank #399

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 vs #399 for Mario.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Erick ___

  • Erick James
  • Erick Alexander
  • Erick Michael
  • Erick Thomas
  • Erick Lee

Mario ___

  • Mario Antonio
  • Mario Luis
  • Mario Jose
  • Mario Andres
  • Mario Felix
  • Mario Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Erick

Karl Ingrid Lars Astrid Derek

If you choose Mario

Sofia Lucia Marco Isabella Carlos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erick or Mario more popular?

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 compared to Mario at #399 in the United States.

What do Erick and Mario mean?

Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin). Mario means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin).

Are Erick and Mario boy or girl names?

Erick is primarily a boy name. Mario is primarily a boy name.

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