Matthew vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Matthew Rank #33

Nicolas Rank #184

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Matthew or Nicolas more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Nicolas mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Matthew and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.