Adam vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Adam Rank #100

Nicolas Rank #184

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Adam or Nicolas more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Adam and Nicolas mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Adam and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.