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Nico vs Ricardo

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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Ricardo

Boy #376 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#376
Total SSA Count
865
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nico Rank #212
Ricardo Rank #376

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #376 for Ricardo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or Ricardo more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Ricardo at #376 in the United States.

What do Nico and Ricardo mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Ricardo means "powerful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Nico and Ricardo boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Ricardo is primarily a boy name.

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