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Nico vs August

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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August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
3,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nico Rank #212
August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Nico and August mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Nico and August boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.

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