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Nico vs King

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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King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#343
Total SSA Count
1,001
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nico Rank #212
King Rank #343

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #343 for King.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or King more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Nico and King mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Nico and King boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.

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