Nicodemo
Meaningvictory of the people · Greek
Nicodemo is a Mexican boy name meaning “victory of the people”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Nicodemo has the name Nico hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Nicodemo would score 13 points.
- GenerationNicodemo peaked in 1998, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Nicodemo you'd meet today is about 27 years old.
- HistoryNicodemo first shows up in US birth records in 1994, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 31 years since.
US births per million boys, 1994–2025
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About the name Nicodemo
Nicodemo is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “victory of the people”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
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- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
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Questions about the name Nicodemo
What does the name Nicodemo mean?
Nicodemo means “victory of the people” and comes from Greek. Names built around “victory” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Nicholas (“victory of the people”), Nico (“victory of the people”), Nicolas (“victory of the people”) and Niko (“victory of the people”).
What is the origin of the name Nicodemo?
Nicodemo is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Nicodemo a boy or girl name?
Nicodemo is a boy name.
How popular is the name Nicodemo?
Nicodemo is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2021. It peaked at #7,560 in 1998, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Nicodemo?
If you like Nicodemo, you might also like Nicholas, Nico, Nicolas and Niko.
What should I know before naming my baby Nicodemo?
Nicodemo is a Mexican boy name meaning “victory of the people”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.