Beau vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beau

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American French British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69
Total SSA Count
4,694
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Popularity Comparison

Beau Rank #69
Nico Rank #212

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beau or Nico more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Beau and Nico mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Beau and Nico boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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