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Erick vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#333
Total SSA Count
1,038
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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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

Erick Rank #333
Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #333 for Erick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erick or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Erick at #333 in the United States.

What do Erick and Nico mean?

Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Erick and Nico boy or girl names?

Erick is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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