Ian vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Italian German Spanish Greek American

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Ian Rank #75

Nico Rank #212

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #212 for Nico.

Is Ian or Nico more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Ian and Nico mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Ian and Nico boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.