Nico vs Joseph

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

Joseph

Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32
Total SSA Count
7,223
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nico Rank #212
Joseph Rank #32

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or Joseph more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Nico and Joseph mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin).

Are Nico and Joseph boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Joseph is primarily a boy name.

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