Lilli vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilli

Girl #3,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,966
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lil

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Lilli Rank #3,966
Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #3966 for Lilli.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lilli ___

  • Lilli Rose
  • Lilli Mae
  • Lilli Grace
  • Lilli Jane
  • Lilli Ann

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 Lilli

Violet Daisy Oliver Henry Clara

If you choose Nico

Leo Luca Marco Sofia Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilli or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Lilli at #3966 in the United States.

What do Lilli and Nico mean?

Lilli means "lily flower" (Latin origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Lilli and Nico boy or girl names?

Lilli is primarily a girl name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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