Boy Name · Portuguese Origin
Chico
Chico is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Portuguese origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Chico is a boy baby name of Portuguese origin. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Chico often also consider Chase.
Chico meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Chico has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Portuguese naming roots help connect Chico to related Portuguese baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Chico as C·H·I·C·O, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Chico is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Chico variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Chicoa, Chicoe, Chicoy, Chic.
- Nicknames: Chi and C.
- Middle names: Pair Chico with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Chico middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Chase, Chaka, Chucky, Chuck, Chas — full picks on the sibling names for Chico guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Chico? Browse our names like Chico guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Chico
What does the name Chico mean?
Chico has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Chico?
Chico originates in Portuguese naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Chico?
Chico has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Chico a boy's or girl's name?
Chico is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Chico in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Chico sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Chico?
Names that share Chico's sound and style include Chase, Chaka, Chucky, Chuck, Chas.
What middle names pair well with Chico?
Good middle-name fits for Chico pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Chico is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Chico is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Chico?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Chico share its rhythm without rhyming — Chase, Chaka, Chucky all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.