Embry 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

Embry Rank #4,092
Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #4092 for Embry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Embry ___

  • Embry Rose
  • Embry Grace
  • Embry Jane
  • Embry Claire
  • Embry Kate
  • Embry Anne

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 Embry

Ember Waverly Avery Remy Rowan

If you choose Nico

Leo Luca Marco Sofia Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Embry or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Embry at #4092 in the United States.

What do Embry and Nico mean?

Embry means "universal ruler" (Germanic origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Embry and Nico boy or girl names?

Embry is primarily a girl name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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