Nicholas vs Mateo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #7 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicholas Rank #117

Mateo Rank #7

Mateo is more popular, ranked #7 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Mateo more popular?

Mateo is more popular, ranked #7 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Mateo mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Mateo means "gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicholas and Mateo boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Mateo is primarily a boy name.