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Gerard vs Nickolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerard

Boy #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French Irish Dutch German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,529
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gerard Rank #1,529
Nickolas Rank #1,548

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 vs #1548 for Nickolas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gerard or Nickolas more popular?

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 compared to Nickolas at #1548 in the United States.

What do Gerard and Nickolas mean?

Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin). Nickolas means "victory of the people" (Greek (nike + laos) origin).

Are Gerard and Nickolas boy or girl names?

Gerard is primarily a boy name. Nickolas is primarily a boy name.

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