Nico vs Kenneth

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

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#284
Total SSA Count
1,186
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nico Rank #212
Kenneth Rank #284

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or Kenneth more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Nico and Kenneth mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Nico and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.

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