Misty vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Misty Rank #4,047
Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #4047 for Misty.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Misty ___

  • Misty Dawn
  • Misty Lynn
  • Misty Ann
  • Misty Marie
  • Misty Lee
  • Misty Jo

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 Misty

Dusty Sandy Brandy Rusty Sunny

If you choose Nico

Leo Luca Marco Sofia Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Misty or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Misty at #4047 in the United States.

What do Misty and Nico mean?

Misty means "covered in mist, hazy" (Old English origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Misty and Nico boy or girl names?

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

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