Evan vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143
Nico Rank #212

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Nico more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Evan and Nico mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Evan and Nico boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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