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Nico vs Peter

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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Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#192
Total SSA Count
1,889
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Nico Rank #212
Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Nico and Peter mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Nico and Peter boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.

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