Benjamin vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Benjamin Rank #11

Nicolas Rank #184

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Benjamin or Nicolas more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Nicolas mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Benjamin and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.