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The baby name Nico is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈniːkoʊ/ (NEE-koh); in Italian/Spanish often /ˈniːko/..

Nico is Greek, Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek, Spanish
Pronunciation: /ˈniːkoʊ/ (NEE-koh); in Italian/Spanish often /ˈniːko/.

What is the meaning of the name Nico ?

The baby name Nico is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈniːkoʊ/ (NEE-koh); in Italian/Spanish often /ˈniːko/..

Nico is Greek, Spanish in Origin.

Nico is a short form of Nicholas, ultimately from Greek Nikolaos, built from nike “victory” and laos “people,” thus “victory of the people.” It spread widely through Europe as a familiar nickname for local forms - Italian Niccolò, German Nikolaus, Spanish Nicolás, and South Slavic Nikola - its use reinforced by the medieval veneration of Saint Nicholas.

From the late 20th century onward, Nico established itself as an independent given name, popular in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Latin America, and the English-speaking world; in several places it functions as unisex. Close variants include Niko and Nikko; related forms range from Nikos and Nikolas to Nicole, Nicola, and Nicolette, with diminutives Nick and Nicky. Cultural visibility owes much to the singer Nico (Christa Päffgen) and athletes such as Nico Rosberg and Nico Hülkenberg, lending the name a sleek, modern feel anchored in classic roots.

Nico has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Nico

Niccolò Machiavelli Politician · Born 1469 · Republic of Florence Niccolò Machiavelli was a politician from the Republic of Florence, best known for his influential book 'The Prince', which offers advice on political power and strategy. Born in 1469, his work laid the foundation for modern political science. Nicomedes IV of Bithynia Royal · Born -200 Nicomedes IV of Bithynia was a king of Bithynia, a region in what is now modern-day Turkey, during the late 2nd and early 1st centuries BC. He is most famous for his interactions with Rome, including bequeathing his kingdom to the Roman Republic upon his death, which led to the establishment of the Roman province of Bithynia and Pontus. Nicomedes III of Bithynia Royal · Born -200 Nicomedes III of Bithynia was a king who ruled the ancient region of Bithynia from 127 BC to 94 BC. He is most famous for his conflicts with Mithridates VI of Pontus and his alliance with the Roman Republic. His reign marked significant political maneuvering in the Hellenistic world.
Nico Parker Actor · Born 2004 · United Kingdom Nico Parker is a British actor best known for her role as Milly Farrier in the film Dumbo. She is the daughter of actress Thandiwe Newton and director Ol Parker. Born in 2004, Nico has quickly made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. Nicomedes II of Bithynia Royal · Born -200 Nicomedes II of Bithynia was a king of Bithynia, an ancient region in what is now Turkey, who ruled from around 149 BC to 127 BC. He is most famous for his strategic alliances with the Roman Republic, which helped him maintain power and influence in the region. His reign was marked by both political maneuvering and military engagements. Nico Tortorella Actor · Born 1988 · United States Nico Tortorella is an American actor best known for their role as Josh in the TV series 'Younger'. They have also appeared in 'The Following' and 'Scream 4'. Born in 1988, Nico has made a mark in both television and film with their versatile performances.

Nico – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Boys 2025 #1 — 423
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
FJ Girls 0 #9 1 583
FJ Boys 0 #17 1 603
NA 0 #18 16 2,537
Switzerland Boys 2024 #21 167 1,769
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
HT Boys 0 #32 3 903
ID 0 #32 8 2,238
DJ Boys 0 #36 1 657
MT 0 #41 3 1,767
Germany Boys 0 #46 12,030 5,697
UY Boys 0 #47 3,199 5,922
LU 0 #50 17 2,830
MO 0 #50 3 2,706
LU Boys 0 #51 286 4,970
CM 0 #53 4 2,592
Austria Boys 2024 #54 156 60
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
AR 0 #59 159 2,915
NL Boys 2014 #60 7 79
AR Boys 0 #64 4,025 7,628
UY 0 #71 124 2,477
NA Boys 0 #73 201 6,830
AO 0 #75 3 2,729
AF 0 #76 1 1,883
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
MD Boys 0 #79 3 756
NL Boys 0 #79 6,566 5,873
CN 0 #81 6 3,857
PH 0 #81 16 5,607
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
ZA 0 #83 504 14,421
Austria Boys 0 #86 1,164 2,180
TW 0 #87 14 4,523
JM 0 #91 3 3,714
KZ 0 #94 1 1,452
ZA Boys 0 #98 5,770 25,619
ID Boys 0 #101 31 4,130
QA 0 #103 4 7,011
CL Boys 0 #110 4,101 13,390
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
Germany 0 #111 582 2,542
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
EC 0 #117 5 2,502
BW Boys 0 #120 30 4,685
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
Finland Boys 0 #122 779 2,041
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
CY Boys 0 #126 6 3,473
IT Boys 0 #129 18,874 10,046
AZ Boys 0 #130 2 1,400
GR 0 #131 5 3,911
BN Boys 0 #136 4 6,332
PA 0 #136 3 3,797
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
Sweden Boys 2022 #146 37 1,509
CL 0 #149 399 6,867
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
CR 0 #159 7 5,526
Finland Boys 2026 #159 2,941 3,552
Canada Boys 2024 #160 158 2,588
MT Boys 0 #163 14 4,064
PR Girls 0 #165 3 3,171
AE 0 #166 12 10,220
NL 0 #166 268 2,481
PH Boys 0 #169 257 11,440
Austria 0 #171 43 850
HU Boys 0 #171 4 3,954
PR Boys 0 #176 3 2,508
Sweden Girls 2022 #178 2 1,568
Spain Boys 0 #178 2,782 5,610
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
LU Girls 0 #188 3 4,850
DK 0 #194 10 5,198
United States Boys 2024 #201 1,678 7,044
Belgium Boys 2006 #207 23 396
TW Girls 0 #208 69 8,139
PL 0 #210 3 2,600
SI Boys 0 #210 2 3,402
EC Boys 0 #211 29 3,322
AO Boys 0 #212 31 5,568
MO Boys 0 #214 10 5,842
AO Girls 0 #216 2 4,575
BG Boys 0 #218 3 3,850
TW Boys 0 #219 23 7,111
MO Girls 0 #223 29 7,056
PS 0 #223 4 5,692
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
EC Girls 0 #230 10 3,650
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
JM Boys 0 #230 43 6,876
NA Girls 0 #232 6 7,146
BD 0 #233 9 5,992
Finland 0 #236 72 830
IT 0 #241 1,065 4,183
GH 0 #243 6 5,396
GR Boys 0 #245 23 6,912
PT 0 #245 6 4,161
GR Girls 0 #247 3 6,293
JP Girls 0 #247 5 6,592
HR Boys 0 #253 7 3,997
SG 0 #255 15 11,010
CO Boys 0 #262 1,932 15,656
DK Boys 0 #262 64 7,401
NG 0 #270 3 5,926
CN Boys 0 #271 49 9,639
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
Canada Girls 2023 #275 5 2,824
JM Girls 0 #276 3 7,507
IL 0 #277 6 6,291
GT 0 #278 37 5,948
BO Boys 0 #281 491 9,244
CZ Boys 0 #282 23 6,530
JP Boys 0 #282 16 7,909
SA 0 #284 12 10,560
PE 0 #287 24 6,350
AL Boys 0 #289 10 5,122
BO 0 #289 93 6,868
CN Girls 0 #289 61 8,829
GT Boys 0 #289 201 7,625
KZ Boys 0 #291 6 6,578
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
MY 0 #301 30 12,352
PT Boys 0 #301 67 7,951
PL Boys 0 #307 29 6,459
Spain 0 #311 146 2,326
HK 0 #314 35 8,483
MX Boys 0 #317 1,560 16,355
MU Boys 0 #322 36 8,477
DK Girls 0 #325 5 7,429
CZ Girls 0 #332 10 5,378
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
QA Girls 0 #338 6 15,378
GH Boys 0 #353 9 8,138
BR 0 #356 5 5,969
MU Girls 0 #360 3 8,539
PL Girls 0 #361 4 5,096
PE Boys 0 #370 973 14,506
CO 0 #378 104 7,768
PH Girls 0 #379 12 13,098
Austria Girls 0 #382 39 1,885
France Boys 2021 #383 5 2,865
MX 0 #389 25 8,339
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
PA Boys 0 #399 83 9,305
France Girls 2021 #402 4 3,185
BD Girls 0 #402 5 8,413
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
OM Girls 0 #421 4 15,987
CM Boys 0 #425 128 12,054
HK Boys 0 #426 102 12,905
CR Boys 0 #440 48 10,188
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
PT Girls 0 #467 5 7,952
RU Boys 0 #469 37 12,621
UY Girls 0 #470 41 6,731
CR Girls 0 #471 62 11,342
HK Girls 0 #486 130 16,104
RU Girls 0 #489 10 11,913
GT Girls 0 #490 16 7,500
KW Girls 0 #505 11 19,177
PA Girls 0 #510 9 9,861
CL Girls 0 #514 379 14,098
PS Boys 0 #519 30 10,655
SG Girls 0 #529 58 18,916
BH 0 #533 21 17,937
AR Girls 0 #537 63 8,289
IR Boys 0 #537 16 10,162
IR Girls 0 #538 8 8,334
AE Girls 0 #544 10 20,968
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
CM Girls 0 #552 9 11,671
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
BR Boys 0 #565 192 12,213
IL Boys 0 #570 38 10,983
BO Girls 0 #574 38 9,488
IT Girls 0 #581 1,417 9,415
SG Boys 0 #590 108 17,960
BD Boys 0 #599 7 10,045
Germany Girls 0 #613 233 4,949
Spain Girls 0 #634 377 5,561
IL Girls 0 #642 4 11,648
IN Girls 0 #652 3 13,121
IQ Boys 0 #657 11 13,071
QA Boys 0 #668 40 18,093
LB 0 #688 3 13,263
Finland Girls 2026 #725 14 3,895
KW Boys 0 #747 23 18,755
PE Girls 0 #767 179 14,861
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
NG Girls 0 #769 18 15,093
MY Girls 0 #802 193 24,821
CO Girls 0 #811 277 16,140
TN 0 #819 11 13,765
OM Boys 0 #849 33 17,948
NG Boys 0 #871 81 16,906
EG Boys 0 #876 11 15,035
United States Girls 2024 #882 35 8,487
MX Girls 0 #897 297 17,781
MY Boys 0 #899 214 25,439
NL Girls 0 #900 56 5,933
SA Girls 0 #920 16 25,931
ZA Girls 0 #983 159 25,928
BR Girls 0 #986 7 12,708
IN Boys 0 #987 15 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,020 73 22,615
MA 0 #1,067 62 20,986
DZ 0 #1,161 16 20,130
TR 0 #1,168 44 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,457 158 28,008

Nico is popular in 91 countries — most recent births per country:

NL
Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
Austria
France

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People also ask about Nico

Nico is predominantly a boy's name.
Nico is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈniːkoʊ/ (NEE-koh); in Italian/Spanish often /ˈniːko/..
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Niko, Nic, Nick, Nicky, Niccolò and Niccolo.
Across languages, Nico has these equivalents: Nicholas (English), Nicolás (Spanish), Nicolas (French), Nikolaos (Greek), Nikolai (Russian), and 3 more.
Yes, very popular — Nico ranked #1 in Germany in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 12 countries.
Nico ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2025).
Nico's popularity is declining. It moved from #57 in 2004 to #60 in 2014 in Netherlands.
Yes — 7 notable people named Nico are in our database, including Niccolò Machiavelli (Politician), Nicomedes IV of Bithynia (Royal), Nicomedes III of Bithynia (Royal).