Edward vs Niko

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#228
Total SSA Count
1,584
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Ted

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Niko

Boy #344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Finnish Slavic Italian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#344
Total SSA Count
1,001
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nik

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Popularity Comparison

Edward Rank #228
Niko Rank #344

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #344 for Niko.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edward ___

  • Edward James
  • Edward William
  • Edward Thomas
  • Edward Charles
  • Edward Henry
  • Edward George

Niko ___

  • Niko James
  • Niko Alexander
  • Niko Lennon
  • Niko Soren
  • Niko Elias
  • Niko Rex

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edward

Charlotte Eleanor Margaret William Henry

If you choose Niko

Theo Luca Zara Mila Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edward or Niko more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Niko at #344 in the United States.

What do Edward and Niko mean?

Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin). Niko means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Edward and Niko boy or girl names?

Edward is primarily a boy name. Niko is primarily a boy name.

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