Manuel vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Manuel

Boy #352 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is with us"

Origin: Hebrew (Immanuel)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#352
Total SSA Count
954
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

Manuel Rank #352
Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #352 for Manuel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manuel or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Manuel at #352 in the United States.

What do Manuel and Nico mean?

Manuel means "God is with us" (Hebrew (Immanuel) origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Manuel and Nico boy or girl names?

Manuel is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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