Aaron vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaron

Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mountain of strength; exalted"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#79
Total SSA Count
4,225
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ron, Ronnie

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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
Nicknames
Ni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aaron Rank #79
Nico Rank #212

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 vs #212 for Nico.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aaron ___

  • Aaron James
  • Aaron Michael
  • Aaron David
  • Aaron Thomas
  • Aaron Cole
  • Aaron Blake

Nico ___

  • Nico James
  • Nico Alexander
  • Nico Thomas
  • Nico Rafael
  • Nico Luca
  • Nico Mateo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aaron

Noah Eli Caleb Hannah Naomi

If you choose Nico

Leo Luca Marco Sofia Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aaron or Nico more popular?

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Aaron and Nico mean?

Aaron means "mountain of strength; exalted" (Hebrew origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Aaron and Nico boy or girl names?

Aaron is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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