Nico vs Reid

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

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Reid

Boy #300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old Scottish/Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#300
Total SSA Count
1,118
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Nico Rank #212
Reid Rank #300

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #300 for Reid.

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

Reid ___

  • Reid James
  • Reid Thomas
  • Reid Alexander
  • Reid Owen
  • Reid William
  • Reid Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nico

Leo Luca Marco Sofia Mia

If you choose Reid

Knox Chase Wyatt Sloane Blair

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or Reid more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Reid at #300 in the United States.

What do Nico and Reid mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin).

Are Nico and Reid boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Reid is primarily a boy name.

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