Nico vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nico

Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Nico Rank #212

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #212 for Nico.

Is Nico or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Nico and Nicholas mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Nico and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.