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Avery vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#259
Total SSA Count
1,348
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Nico

Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian German Spanish Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#212
Total SSA Count
1,678
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Avery Rank #259
Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #259 for Avery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avery or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Avery at #259 in the United States.

What do Avery and Nico mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Avery and Nico boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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