Nico

At a Glance: Name: Nico – Meaning: victory of the people – Origin: Greek (via Nicholas/Nicola/Nikos) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: NEE-koh

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Nico is a Greek name, arriving in English through Nicholas, Nicola, and Nikos, and it carries the meaning "victory of the people." It's used as a name for children of any gender and is pronounced NEE-koh. If you're drawn to a short, classic name with deep roots, Nico fits that mold.

Meaning & Origin of Nico

Meaning: Victory of the people.

Origin: Greek (via Nicholas/Nicola/Nikos).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Nico

Phonetic: NEE-koh   IPA: /ˈniːkoʊ/

Popularity of Nico

In 2024, 1,678 babies in the U.S. were named Nico, placing it at #213 nationally — the highest rank it's reached across the SSA's records going back to 1960.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1960–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Nico mean?

Victory of the people. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Nico)

How do you pronounce Nico?

Nico is pronounced NEE-koh (IPA: /ˈniːkoʊ/).

Is Nico a popular name right now?

Nico is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #213 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1960–2024.)

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