Diego vs Niko

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Diego

Boy #145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#145
Total SSA Count
2,506
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Niko

Boy #344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Finnish Slavic Italian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#344
Total SSA Count
1,001
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Diego Rank #145
Niko Rank #344

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 vs #344 for Niko.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diego or Niko more popular?

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Niko at #344 in the United States.

What do Diego and Niko mean?

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

Are Diego and Niko boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Niko is primarily a boy name.

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