Eric vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Eric Rank #252

Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Nico mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Eric and Nico boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.