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Mark vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#246
Total SSA Count
1,437
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

Mark Rank #246
Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #246 for Mark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mark or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Nico mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Mark and Nico boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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