Joseph vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joseph

Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32
Total SSA Count
7,223
Syllables
3
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

Joseph Rank #32
Nico Rank #212

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joseph or Nico more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Joseph and Nico mean?

Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Joseph and Nico boy or girl names?

Joseph is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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