Nicola vs Reno

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicola

Boy #3,353 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian German Eastern European English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,353
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nico, Nick, Niko

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Reno

Boy #3,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reborn, renewed"

Origin: Italian/Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,423
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ren

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nicola Rank #3,353
Reno Rank #3,423

Nicola is more popular, ranked #3353 vs #3423 for Reno.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nicola ___

  • Nicola Alessandro
  • Nicola Lorenzo
  • Nicola Marco
  • Nicola Antonio
  • Nicola Giovanni
  • Nicola Luca

Reno ___

  • Reno James
  • Reno Cole
  • Reno Blake
  • Reno Cruz
  • Reno Lane
  • Reno Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nicola

Marco Luca Giulia Francesca Lorenzo

If you choose Reno

Rio Milo Cleo Stella Nova

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicola or Reno more popular?

Nicola is more popular, ranked #3353 compared to Reno at #3423 in the United States.

What do Nicola and Reno mean?

Nicola means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Reno means "reborn, renewed" (Italian/Spanish origin).

Are Nicola and Reno boy or girl names?

Nicola is primarily a boy name. Reno is primarily a boy name.

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