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Nico vs Atticus

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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Atticus

Boy #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

Cultural Roots

English American classical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#277
Total SSA Count
1,223
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nico Rank #212
Atticus Rank #277

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #277 for Atticus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or Atticus more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Atticus at #277 in the United States.

What do Nico and Atticus mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin).

Are Nico and Atticus boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Atticus is primarily a boy name.

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