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Nico vs Kairo

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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Kairo

Boy #238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the victorious, the conqueror"

Origin: Arabic place name

Cultural Roots

American African American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#238
Total SSA Count
1,478
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nico Rank #212
Kairo Rank #238

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #238 for Kairo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or Kairo more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Kairo at #238 in the United States.

What do Nico and Kairo mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Kairo means "the victorious, the conqueror" (Arabic place name origin).

Are Nico and Kairo boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Kairo is primarily a boy name.

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