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Nico vs Anthony

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

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Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nico Rank #212
Anthony Rank #44

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or Anthony more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Nico and Anthony mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Nico and Anthony boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Anthony is primarily a boy name.

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