Nico vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nico

Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Nico Rank #212

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #212 for Nico.

Is Nico or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Nico and Alexander mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Nico and Alexander boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.