Lake vs Nickolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lake

Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,633
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lake Rank #1,633
Nickolas Rank #1,548

Nickolas is more popular, ranked #1548 vs #1633 for Lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake or Nickolas more popular?

Nickolas is more popular, ranked #1548 compared to Lake at #1633 in the United States.

What do Lake and Nickolas mean?

Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin). Nickolas means "victory of the people" (Greek (nike + laos) origin).

Are Lake and Nickolas boy or girl names?

Lake is primarily a boy name. Nickolas is primarily a boy name.

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