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Nico vs Kai

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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Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#76
Total SSA Count
4,276
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nico Rank #212
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Nico and Kai mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Nico and Kai boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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