Micah vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Micah

Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
3,909
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mike

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Micah Rank #86
Nico Rank #212

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 vs #212 for Nico.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Micah ___

  • Micah James
  • Micah John
  • Micah Alexander
  • Micah Cole
  • Micah Thomas
  • Micah David

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 Micah

Elijah Noah Jonah Naomi Ruth

If you choose Nico

Leo Luca Marco Sofia Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Micah or Nico more popular?

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Micah and Nico mean?

Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Micah and Nico boy or girl names?

Micah is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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