Dylan 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

Dylan Rank #28
Nico Rank #212

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #212 for Nico.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dylan ___

  • Dylan James
  • Dylan Thomas
  • Dylan Lee
  • Dylan Ryan
  • Dylan Paul
  • Dylan Michael

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 Dylan

Owen Rowan Nora Fiona Callum

If you choose Nico

Leo Luca Marco Sofia Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dylan or Nico more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Nico mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Dylan and Nico boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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