Nathan vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Nathan Rank #62

Nicolas Rank #184

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nathan or Nicolas more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Nicolas mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Nathan and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.