James vs Nicco

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Nicco

Boy #4,024 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian American Hispanic European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,024
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nic, Nicky

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Nicco Rank #4,024

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4024 for Nicco.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Nicco ___

  • Nicco James
  • Nicco Alexander
  • Nicco Marco
  • Nicco Antonio
  • Nicco Luca
  • Nicco Gabriel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nicco

Marco Luca Sofia Gianna Leonardo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nicco more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nicco at #4024 in the United States.

What do James and Nicco mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nicco means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are James and Nicco boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nicco is primarily a boy name.

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