Riley vs Nico

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

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Popularity Comparison

Riley Rank #229
Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #229 for Riley.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riley or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Nico mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Riley and Nico boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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