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Nico
Meaning: victory of the people (short for Nicholas) · Origin: Greek (via Italian) · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
An Italian and Spanish short form of Nicolò/Nicolás.
Famous people named Nico
- Nico Williams (footballer)
Nicknames
Nic
Variants & related names
Niko, Nicholas, Nicola
Nico name art
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FAQ
What does the name Nico mean?
Nico means “victory of the people (short for Nicholas)”. It comes from Greek (via Italian).
Is Nico a popular name?
Yes — Nico has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Nico?
Nic.
What are other forms of Nico?
Niko, Nicholas, Nicola.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.