Nicholas vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Nicholas Rank #117

Nico Rank #212

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #212 for Nico.

Is Nicholas or Nico more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Nico mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Nicholas and Nico boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.