Nico vs Thiago

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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Thiago

Boy #55 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#55
Total SSA Count
5,289
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tiago, Iago

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Nico Rank #212
Thiago Rank #55

Thiago is more popular, ranked #55 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

Thiago ___

  • Thiago Antonio
  • Thiago Eduardo
  • Thiago Luis
  • Thiago Carlos
  • Thiago Miguel
  • Thiago Fernando

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nico

Leo Luca Marco Sofia Mia

If you choose Thiago

Valentina Sofia Lucas Gabriel Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or Thiago more popular?

Thiago is more popular, ranked #55 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Nico and Thiago mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Thiago means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nico and Thiago boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Thiago is primarily a boy name.

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