Paul vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Paul Rank #264
Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #264 for Paul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paul or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Nico mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Paul and Nico boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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