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Stephen 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

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Stephen Rank #378
Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #378 for Stephen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stephen or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Nico mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Stephen and Nico boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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