Matthew vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
7,078
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

Matthew Rank #33
Nico Rank #212

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Nico more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Nico mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Matthew and Nico boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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