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Nico vs John

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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John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nico Rank #212
John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Nico and John mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nico and John boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.

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