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Nico vs River

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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River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#112
Total SSA Count
3,138
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nico Rank #212
River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Nico and River mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Nico and River boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.

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