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Diego 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

Diego Rank #145
Nico Rank #212

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diego or Nico more popular?

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Diego and Nico mean?

Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Diego and Nico boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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