Mario vs Ricardo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Ricardo

Boy #376 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#376
Total SSA Count
865
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rico, Ricky, Rick

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Popularity Comparison

Mario Rank #399
Ricardo Rank #376

Ricardo is more popular, ranked #376 vs #399 for Mario.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mario ___

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

Ricardo ___

  • Ricardo Antonio
  • Ricardo Luis
  • Ricardo Miguel
  • Ricardo Jose
  • Ricardo Alejandro
  • Ricardo Ernesto

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mario

Sofia Lucia Marco Isabella Carlos

If you choose Ricardo

Sofia Isabella Diego Lucia Carlos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mario or Ricardo more popular?

Ricardo is more popular, ranked #376 compared to Mario at #399 in the United States.

What do Mario and Ricardo mean?

Mario means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin). Ricardo means "powerful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Mario and Ricardo boy or girl names?

Mario is primarily a boy name. Ricardo is primarily a boy name.

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