Brandon vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brandon

Boy #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Brandon Rank #230

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #230 for Brandon.

Is Brandon or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Brandon at #230 in the United States.

What do Brandon and Nicolas mean?

Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Brandon and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Brandon is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.