What Does the Name Nico Mean?
Nico is a boy's name of Greek (via Italian/Spanish) origin meaning “victory of the people.”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Nico |
|---|---|
| Gender | male |
| Origin | Greek (via Italian/Spanish) |
| Meaning | victory of the people |
| Variants | Niko, Nicco, Nikko |
| Popularity | An increasingly popular standalone name in the U.S. top 300-400 for boys; mostly male. |
The meaning and origin of Nico
The name Nico means “victory of the people” and has Greek (via Italian/Spanish) origins. Nico is a short form of Nicholas (and related names like Nicodemus), from Greek 'Nikolaos,' combining 'nike' ('victory') and 'laos' ('people'). It now stands as an independent given name and is occasionally used for girls.
Variants and related names
Nico is related to several other names you may recognize: Niko, Nicco, Nikko. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Nico?
An increasingly popular standalone name in the U.S. top 300-400 for boys; mostly male.
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What does the name Nico mean?+
The name Nico means “victory of the people” and is of Greek (via Italian/Spanish) origin.
What is the origin of the name Nico?+
Nico originates from Greek (via Italian/Spanish).
Is Nico a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Nico has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press