Nico vs Theodore

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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Popularity Comparison

Nico Rank #212
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nico

Leo Luca Marco Sofia Mia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Nico and Theodore mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Nico and Theodore boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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