Caden 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
Nicknames
Ni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Caden Rank #211
Nico Rank #212

Caden is more popular, ranked #211 vs #212 for Nico.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caden ___

  • Caden James
  • Caden Lee
  • Caden Michael
  • Caden Thomas
  • Caden Blake
  • Caden Cole

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 Caden

Brayden Jayden Hayden Kaylee Addison

If you choose Nico

Leo Luca Marco Sofia Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caden or Nico more popular?

Caden is more popular, ranked #211 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Caden and Nico mean?

Caden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Caden and Nico boy or girl names?

Caden is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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