Silas vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#81
Total SSA Count
4,108
Syllables
2
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

Silas Rank #81
Nico Rank #212

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silas or Nico more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Silas and Nico mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Silas and Nico boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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