Mario vs Niko

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mario

Boy #399 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warrior"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#399
Total SSA Count
808
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar

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Niko

Boy #344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Finnish Slavic Italian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#344
Total SSA Count
1,001
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nik

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Popularity Comparison

Mario Rank #399
Niko Rank #344

Niko is more popular, ranked #344 vs #399 for Mario.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mario ___

  • Mario Antonio
  • Mario Luis
  • Mario Jose
  • Mario Andres
  • Mario Felix
  • Mario Rafael

Niko ___

  • Niko James
  • Niko Alexander
  • Niko Lennon
  • Niko Soren
  • Niko Elias
  • Niko Rex

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mario

Sofia Lucia Marco Isabella Carlos

If you choose Niko

Theo Luca Zara Mila Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mario or Niko more popular?

Niko is more popular, ranked #344 compared to Mario at #399 in the United States.

What do Mario and Niko mean?

Mario means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin). Niko means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Mario and Niko boy or girl names?

Mario is primarily a boy name. Niko is primarily a boy name.

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