John vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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John Rank #21

Nicolas Rank #184

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is John or Nicolas more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do John and Nicolas mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are John and Nicolas boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.