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Cairo vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Cairo Rank #356
Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #356 for Cairo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cairo or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Cairo and Nico mean?

Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Cairo and Nico boy or girl names?

Cairo is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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