Daniel vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Daniel Rank #16

Nicolas Rank #184

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Daniel or Nicolas more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Nicolas mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Daniel and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.