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The baby name Vico is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: /ˈviːko/ (VEE-koh); English: /ˈviːkoʊ/ (VEE-koh).

Vico is Italian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: Italian: /ˈviːko/ (VEE-koh); English: /ˈviːkoʊ/ (VEE-koh)

What is the meaning of the name Vico ?

The baby name Vico is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: /ˈviːko/ (VEE-koh); English: /ˈviːkoʊ/ (VEE-koh).

Vico is Italian in Origin.

Vico is a compact Italian and Spanish given name, most often a hypocoristic of Ludovico or Federico in Italy and of Victor or Vicente in the Hispanic world. As such, it inherits layered meanings: from Ludovico (a form of Louis), famous in battle (Proto-Germanic hlud fame + wig war), and from Victor/Vicente, victor, conqueror (Latin victor). Though long used informally, Vico appears independently in modern records, helped by figures such as Italian designer Vico Magistretti (born Ludovico) and contemporary actor Vico Ortiz.

Usage clusters in Italy, Spain, and Latin America, with occasional appearances elsewhere through migration. Spelling variants include Viko and, regionally, Vicho (a Spanish diminutive), while related forms are Vic, Vik, and the longer Ludovico, Federico, Victor, and Vicente. Its brisk two-syllable rhythm and warm, approachable tone make Vico a distinctive yet rooted choice with pan-Romance appeal.

Vico has the following similar or variant Names

Vico – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
HN Boys 0 #52 1 749
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
RS 0 #84 1 923
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
UY 0 #168 10 2,477
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
AR 0 #190 4 2,915
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
MO Boys 0 #232 3 5,842
EC Boys 0 #241 6 3,322
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
TW Boys 0 #253 4 7,111
MO Girls 0 #256 8 7,056
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
PE 0 #297 14 6,350
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
BO Boys 0 #305 424 9,244
CN Boys 0 #326 6 9,639
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
HK 0 #332 17 8,483
BO 0 #336 46 6,868
GT 0 #336 3 5,948
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
CN Girls 0 #354 6 8,829
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
MX 0 #400 14 8,339
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
EG 0 #409 4 6,387
UY Boys 0 #410 4 5,922
CL 0 #430 5 6,867
UY Girls 0 #431 80 6,731
GT Boys 0 #445 30 7,625
AR Boys 0 #449 19 7,628
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
HK Boys 0 #500 28 12,905
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
CO 0 #506 5 7,768
CR Boys 0 #506 5 10,188
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
GT Girls 0 #539 3 7,500
PS Boys 0 #553 9 10,655
AR Girls 0 #564 36 8,289
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
IL Boys 0 #594 14 10,983
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
HK Girls 0 #603 13 16,104
PE Boys 0 #620 275 14,506
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
BO Girls 0 #645 7 9,488
CL Boys 0 #645 21 13,390
MX Boys 0 #657 344 16,355
LB 0 #683 8 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
IT 0 #696 19 4,183
SG Boys 0 #734 6 17,960
BR Boys 0 #742 10 12,213
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
KW Boys 0 #803 4 18,755
NG Girls 0 #823 4 15,093
CL Girls 0 #826 26 14,098
EG Boys 0 #833 54 15,035
CO Boys 0 #882 39 15,656
Spain Boys 0 #898 33 5,610
Germany Boys 0 #903 50 5,697
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
NL Boys 0 #921 31 5,873
PE Girls 0 #922 22 14,861
NG Boys 0 #931 21 16,906
Spain Girls 0 #952 32 5,561
EG Girls 0 #1,005 5 14,742
CO Girls 0 #1,033 46 16,140
MY Girls 0 #1,068 5 24,821
MX Girls 0 #1,072 112 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,100 12 25,439
ZA Boys 0 #1,153 26 25,619
MA 0 #1,193 7 20,986
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,285 187 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Vico is popular in 55 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Vico

Vico is predominantly a boy's name.
Vico is a 2 syllable name, pronounced Italian: /ˈviːko/ (VEE-koh); English: /ˈviːkoʊ/ (VEE-koh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Viko, Ludovico, Vinko and Vic (related short form).
Vico is a name of Italian origin, traditionally used in Italy. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Italy and its diaspora communities.