Jose vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jose

Boy #91 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#91
Total SSA Count
3,768
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pepe, Che, Joe

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Jose Rank #91
Nico Rank #212

Jose is more popular, ranked #91 vs #212 for Nico.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jose ___

  • Jose Luis
  • Jose Antonio
  • Jose Miguel
  • Jose Angel
  • Jose Carlos
  • Jose Manuel

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 Jose

Maria Carmen Luis Carlos Sofia

If you choose Nico

Leo Luca Marco Sofia Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jose or Nico more popular?

Jose is more popular, ranked #91 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Jose and Nico mean?

Jose means "God will increase" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Jose and Nico boy or girl names?

Jose is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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