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Nico
“Victory of the people; a short form of Nicholas”
About the name Nico
Nico is a boy’s name from the Greek tradition. Its meaning is “victory of the people; a short form of Nicholas”. Names from ancient Greek, often tied to virtues, myths and early Christian saints — like Sophia, Theodore, Chloe and Nicholas.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
More names with a similar meaning: names that mean victory.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
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Sibling name ideas (Greek, girls)
- Alexandra 👧Defender of the people · Greek
- Athena 👧The Greek goddess of wisdom · Greek
- Calliope 👧Beautiful voice; the muse of poetry · Greek
- Chloe 👧Green shoot, young plant · Greek
- Cora 👧Maiden · Greek
- Daphne 👧Laurel tree · Greek
- Elena 👧Bright, shining light; a form of Helen · Greek
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More boy names starting with N
- Nathan 👦He gave · Hebrew
- Nathaniel 👦Gift of God · Hebrew
- Nicholas 👦Victory of the people · Greek
- Nikolai 👦Victory of the people · Slavic
- Noah 👦Rest, comfort · Hebrew
- Nolan 👦Champion, noble · Irish
Questions and answers
What does the name Nico mean?
Nico is a name of Greek origin. It means: victory of the people; a short form of Nicholas.
Is Nico a boy or girl name?
Nico is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Nico have?
Nico has 4 letters and about 2 syllables.