Nico vs Verena

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
Verena Rank #4,114

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #4114 for Verena.

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

Verena ___

  • Verena Rose
  • Verena Marie
  • Verena Claire
  • Verena Louise
  • Verena Grace
  • Verena Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nico

Leo Luca Marco Sofia Mia

If you choose Verena

Casimir Beatrix Leopold Hildegard Anselm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or Verena more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Verena at #4114 in the United States.

What do Nico and Verena mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Verena means "true, genuine" (Latin origin).

Are Nico and Verena boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Verena is primarily a girl name.

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