Jose vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jose

Boy #91 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, God will add"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#91
Total SSA Count
3,768
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

Jose Rank #91
Nico Rank #212

Jose is more popular, ranked #91 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jose or Nico more popular?

Jose is more popular, ranked #91 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Jose and Nico mean?

Jose means "God will increase, God will add" (Hebrew origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Jose and Nico boy or girl names?

Jose is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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