Nico vs Noah

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

Nico Rank #212
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #212 for Nico.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nico ___

  • Nico James
  • Nico Alexander
  • Nico Thomas
  • Nico Rafael
  • Nico Luca
  • Nico Mateo

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nico

Leo Luca Marco Sofia Mia

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Nico and Noah mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nico and Noah boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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