Nico vs Preston

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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Preston

Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#330
Total SSA Count
1,045
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pres, Prez

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Nico Rank #212
Preston Rank #330

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #330 for Preston.

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

Preston ___

  • Preston James
  • Preston Alexander
  • Preston Cole
  • Preston Lee
  • Preston Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Nico

Leo Luca Marco Sofia Mia

If you choose Preston

Sutton Clayton Raleigh Weston Sawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or Preston more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Nico and Preston mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Nico and Preston boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.

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