Alexander vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Alexander Rank #27

Nico Rank #212

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #212 for Nico.

Is Alexander or Nico more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Nico mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Alexander and Nico boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.