Lincoln vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lincoln

Boy #73 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lake colony, settlement by the pool"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#73
Total SSA Count
4,567
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Link, Linc

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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

Lincoln Rank #73
Nico Rank #212

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #212 for Nico.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lincoln ___

  • Lincoln James
  • Lincoln Scott
  • Lincoln Reid
  • Lincoln Cole
  • Lincoln Thomas
  • Lincoln Blake

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 Lincoln

Grant Monroe Kennedy Emerson Harrison

If you choose Nico

Leo Luca Marco Sofia Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lincoln or Nico more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Lincoln and Nico mean?

Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Lincoln and Nico boy or girl names?

Lincoln is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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