Cooper vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cooper

Boy #50 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #50
Total SSA Count: 5,699
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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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

Cooper Rank #50

Nico Rank #212

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Nico more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Nico mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Cooper and Nico boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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