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Simon vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#251
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Simon Rank #251
Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #251 for Simon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simon or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Nico mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Simon and Nico boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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