Niccolo vs Ruston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ruston

Boy #3,029 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement near rye fields"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,029
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Russ, Rusty, Rus

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Niccolo Rank #2,856
Ruston Rank #3,029

Niccolo is more popular, ranked #2856 vs #3029 for Ruston.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Niccolo ___

  • Niccolo Luca
  • Niccolo Marco
  • Niccolo Dante
  • Niccolo Adriano
  • Niccolo Sebastian
  • Niccolo James

Ruston ___

  • Ruston James
  • Ruston Lee
  • Ruston Wayne
  • Ruston Clay
  • Ruston Cole
  • Ruston Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Niccolo

Isabella Lorenzo Gianna Matteo Sofia

If you choose Ruston

Easton Weston Preston Colton Dalton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Niccolo or Ruston more popular?

Niccolo is more popular, ranked #2856 compared to Ruston at #3029 in the United States.

What do Niccolo and Ruston mean?

Niccolo means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Ruston means "settlement near rye fields" (Old English origin).

Are Niccolo and Ruston boy or girl names?

Niccolo is primarily a boy name. Ruston is primarily a boy name.

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