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Ivan vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Croatian Spanish Bulgarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#153
Total SSA Count
2,340
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ivan Rank #153
Nico Rank #212

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivan or Nico more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Nico mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Ivan and Nico boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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