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Monico

♂ Boy

Pronounced MOH-nee-koh /ˈmoʊ.ni.koʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish masculine form of Monica, a name of debated roots — tied to the Greek monos ('alone; solitary') or a North African/Latin source, and to Saint Monica. So 'adviser; solitary.' Warm and traditional.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Spanish name: Monico is a masculine Monica, 'adviser; solitary' (said 'MOH-nee-koh'). Traditional and gentle.

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Origin LowSpanish, Latin, Greek

MeaningA Spanish masculine form of Monica, a name of debated roots — tied to the Greek monos ('alone; solitary') or a North African/Latin source, and to Saint Monica. So 'adviser; solitary.' Warm and traditional.

U.S. rank (2024)#10529 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1977

Total births (all-time)≈ 787

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Monico is a Spanish masculine form of Monica, of debated origin (Greek monos, 'solitary,' or a Latin/North African root) and tied to Saint Monica. It reads warm and traditional — rare in the U.S. (said 'MOH-nee-koh').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., more familiar in Mexican families. Rare, traditional, and gentle.

Did you know? Monico is a Spanish masculine form of Monica — a name of debated roots, tied to the Greek for 'alone' and to Saint Monica — worn warmly in the tradition of Latin saint names (said 'MOH-nee-koh').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Monico — Spanish masculine Monica; debated root

Variations

MónicoMonicaMonico

Nicknames

MoniNico

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Monico mean?

Monico is a Spanish masculine form of Monica, tied to 'adviser; solitary.' The root is debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Monico?

It's said MOH-nee-koh /ˈmoʊ.ni.koʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Monico a boy or girl name?

Monico is a boy's name.

How popular is Monico?

Monico is a rare name for boys in the U.S.