Nico vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nico

Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Nico Rank #212

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #212 for Nico.

Is Nico or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Nico and Alex mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Nico and Alex boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.