Jay vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Jay Rank #397

Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Nico mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Jay and Nico boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.