Milan vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Milan

Boy #231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, dear, beloved"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Czech Slovak Serbian Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#231
Total SSA Count
1,552
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French Italian Russian German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#117
Total SSA Count
3,025
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Milan Rank #231
Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #231 for Milan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milan or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Milan at #231 in the United States.

What do Milan and Nicholas mean?

Milan means "gracious, dear, beloved" (Slavic origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Milan and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Milan is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.

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