Joseph vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joseph

Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Joseph Rank #32

Nicolas Rank #184

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Joseph or Nicolas more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Joseph and Nicolas mean?

Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Joseph and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Joseph is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.