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Nico vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#251
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nico Rank #212
Simon Rank #251

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #251 for Simon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or Simon more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Nico and Simon mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nico and Simon boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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