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John vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

John Rank #21
Nico Rank #212

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Nico more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do John and Nico mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are John and Nico boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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