Liam vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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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

Liam Rank #1
Nico Rank #212

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #212 for Nico.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

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 Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nico

Leo Luca Marco Sofia Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Nico more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Liam and Nico mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Liam and Nico boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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