Kaden 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

Kaden Rank #304
Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #304 for Kaden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaden ___

  • Kaden James
  • Kaden Lee
  • Kaden Michael
  • Kaden Alexander
  • Kaden Thomas
  • Kaden William

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 Kaden

Brayden Mason Layla Kylie Liam

If you choose Nico

Leo Luca Marco Sofia Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaden or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Kaden at #304 in the United States.

What do Kaden and Nico mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Kaden and Nico boy or girl names?

Kaden is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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