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Nico vs Stephen

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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Popularity Comparison

Nico Rank #212
Stephen Rank #378

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #378 for Stephen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or Stephen more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Nico and Stephen mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Nico and Stephen boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.

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