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Nico vs Cooper

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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Cooper

Boy #50 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#50
Total SSA Count
5,699
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nico Rank #212
Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Nico and Cooper mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Nico and Cooper boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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