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Robert vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

Cultural Roots

English French German Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#90
Total SSA Count
3,785
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

24 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

Robert Rank #90
Nico Rank #212

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Robert or Nico more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Robert and Nico mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Robert and Nico boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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