Edward vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Edward Rank #228

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Edward or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Edward and Nicolas mean?

Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Edward and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Edward is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.