Nico vs Abel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#220
Total SSA Count
1,627
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nico Rank #212
Abel Rank #220

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #220 for Abel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or Abel more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Nico and Abel mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nico and Abel boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Abel is primarily a boy name.

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