Nico vs Oliver

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
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nico

Leo Luca Marco Sofia Mia

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Nico and Oliver mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Nico and Oliver boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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