Bryan vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryan

Boy #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Irish Celtic English American

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Bryan Rank #306

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #306 for Bryan.

Is Bryan or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Bryan at #306 in the United States.

What do Bryan and Nicolas mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Bryan and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Bryan is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.