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Patrick vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#221
Total SSA Count
1,622
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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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

Patrick Rank #221
Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #221 for Patrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patrick or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Nico mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Patrick and Nico boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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