Leo vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leo

Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian German French American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24
Total SSA Count
7,793
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

Leo Rank #24
Nico Rank #212

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leo or Nico more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Leo and Nico mean?

Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Leo and Nico boy or girl names?

Leo is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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