Jacob vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish German Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#41
Total SSA Count
6,496
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

Jacob Rank #41
Nico Rank #212

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacob or Nico more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Nico mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Jacob and Nico boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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