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Ethan 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

Ethan Rank #19
Nico Rank #212

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethan or Nico more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Nico mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Ethan and Nico boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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