Nico vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nico

Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Nico Rank #212

Jay Rank #397

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Nico or Jay more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Nico and Jay mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Nico and Jay boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.