Darrell vs Nickolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrell

Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,470
Total SSA Count: 123
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Phineas Kylin Gray Abiel

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Nickolas

Boy #1,548 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (nike + laos)

Cultural Roots

English American European Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,548
Total SSA Count: 113
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Armon Kennedy Finneas Sire

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Popularity Comparison

Darrell Rank #1,470

Nickolas Rank #1,548

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #1548 for Nickolas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrell or Nickolas more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Nickolas at #1548 in the United States.

What do Darrell and Nickolas mean?

Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin). Nickolas means "victory of the people" (Greek (nike + laos) origin).

Are Darrell and Nickolas boy or girl names?

Darrell is primarily a boy name. Nickolas is primarily a boy name.

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