Nicko

♂ Boy

Pronounced NIK-oh /ˈnɪk.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: A short, friendly form of Nicholas (or Nikolas), from the Greek for 'victory of the people.' Warm and casual.Low

In 30 seconds: A friendly short form: Nicko comes from Nicholas, 'victory of the people' (said 'NIK-oh'). Warm and casual.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningA short, friendly form of Nicholas (or Nikolas), from the Greek for 'victory of the people.' Warm and casual.

U.S. rank (2023)#8715 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1989

Total births (all-time)≈ 284

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

Nicko is a short form of Nicholas ('victory of the people'), Greek at the root. It reads warm and casual - rare on its own in the U.S. (said 'NIK-oh').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Nicko is a short, warm form of Nicholas - Greek for 'victory of the people' - the -o ending giving a classic an easygoing feel (said 'NIK-oh').

Overall data confidence 46%

References - Nicko — short form of Nicholas 'victory of the people'

Variations

NicoNikkoNicco

Nicknames

NickNicky

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nicko mean?

Nicko is a short form of Nicholas, Greek for 'victory of the people.'

How do you pronounce Nicko?

It's said NIK-oh /ˈnɪk.oʊ/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nicko a boy or girl name?

Nicko is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Nicko?

Nicko is extremely rare in the U.S.