Grayson vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grayson

Boy #48 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #48
Total SSA Count: 6,211
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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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

Grayson Rank #48

Nico Rank #212

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Nico more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Nico mean?

Grayson means "From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name" (English origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Grayson and Nico boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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