Nicholas vs Matteo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #138 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

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Nicholas Rank #117

Matteo Rank #138

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #138 for Matteo.

Is Nicholas or Matteo more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Matteo at #138 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Matteo mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Matteo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Nicholas and Matteo boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Matteo is primarily a boy name.