Fermin vs Nilo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nilo

Boy #3,651 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Old Irish via Finnish

Cultural Roots

Finnish Spanish Italian East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,651
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ni

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Fermin Rank #3,777
Nilo Rank #3,651

Nilo is more popular, ranked #3651 vs #3777 for Fermin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fermin ___

  • Fermin Jose
  • Fermin Luis
  • Fermin Antonio
  • Fermin Miguel
  • Fermin Carlos

Nilo ___

  • Nilo James
  • Nilo Alexander
  • Nilo River
  • Nilo Kai
  • Nilo Hugo
  • Nilo Felix

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fermin

Ignacio Mateo Lucia Carmen Diego

If you choose Nilo

Milo Nico Leo Theo Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fermin or Nilo more popular?

Nilo is more popular, ranked #3651 compared to Fermin at #3777 in the United States.

What do Fermin and Nilo mean?

Fermin means "firm, steadfast" (Latin origin). Nilo means "champion, cloud" (Old Irish via Finnish origin).

Are Fermin and Nilo boy or girl names?

Fermin is primarily a boy name. Nilo is primarily a boy name.

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