Alexander vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Alexander Rank #27

Nicolas Rank #184

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Alexander or Nicolas more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Nicolas mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Alexander and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.