Nico vs Adrian

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

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Spanish Romanian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#72
Total SSA Count
4,617
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nico Rank #212
Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Nico and Adrian mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Nico and Adrian boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.

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