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Nicholas vs Angelo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Angelo

Boy #286 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"angel; messenger of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Greek Filipino American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#286
Total SSA Count
1,170
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nicholas Rank #117
Angelo Rank #286

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #286 for Angelo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicholas or Angelo more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Angelo at #286 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Angelo mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Angelo means "angel; messenger of God" (Greek origin).

Are Nicholas and Angelo boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Angelo is primarily a boy name.

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