Nico vs Silas

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

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#81
Total SSA Count
4,108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nico Rank #212
Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Nico and Silas mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Nico and Silas boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.

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