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Nico vs Leon

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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Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#141
Total SSA Count
2,547
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nico Rank #212
Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Nico and Leon mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Nico and Leon boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.

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