Nico vs Beau

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

Beau

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American French British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69
Total SSA Count
4,694
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Nico Rank #212
Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Nico and Beau mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Nico and Beau boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.

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