Nyko vs Zagreus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nyko

Boy #5,418 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

Greek Eastern European Modern Western

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,418
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ny

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Zagreus

Boy #5,290 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great hunter, he who catches in the net"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Roman Modern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,290
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zag, Zag

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nyko Rank #5,418
Zagreus Rank #5,290

Zagreus is more popular, ranked #5290 vs #5418 for Nyko.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nyko ___

  • Nyko James
  • Nyko Alexander
  • Nyko Ray
  • Nyko Cole
  • Nyko Finn
  • Nyko Grey

Zagreus ___

  • Zagreus Orion
  • Zagreus Apollo
  • Zagreus Magnus
  • Zagreus Atlas
  • Zagreus Cain
  • Zagreus Rex

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nyko

Zara Milo Remy Aria Kali

If you choose Zagreus

Persephone Artemis Orpheus Callisto Hermes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nyko or Zagreus more popular?

Zagreus is more popular, ranked #5290 compared to Nyko at #5418 in the United States.

What do Nyko and Zagreus mean?

Nyko means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Zagreus means "great hunter, he who catches in the net" (Greek origin).

Are Nyko and Zagreus boy or girl names?

Nyko is primarily a boy name. Zagreus is primarily a boy name.

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