Nikko
victory of the people (Greek)
Nikko is a other / english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 454, with 14,884 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
victory of the people (Greek)
Nikko is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos (via Nicholas or Nico), composed of 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people). In the Philippines, it became popular during the late 20th century as a brisk, modern standalone name rather than merely a diminutive.
Nikko is a modern variant spelling of Niko or Nico, short forms of Nicholas, which derives from the Ancient Greek name Nikolaos meaning 'victory of the people'. In the Philippines, it emerged as a popular standalone given name in the late 20th century.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently used as a standalone given name or combined into compounds (e.g., Nikko John, John Nikko). Often informally spelled as Nico or Niko.
Related forms
- Nikolaos Greek
- Nico Italian
- Nicholas English
- Nicolás Spanish
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Nikko with common surname pairs
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Is Nikko a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Nikko is number 454, with 14,884 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.