Nicholas vs Nickolaus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #11,121 Most Popular

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Nicholas Rank #117

Nickolaus Rank #11,121

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #11121 for Nickolaus.

Is Nicholas or Nickolaus more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Nickolaus at #11121 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Nickolaus mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Nicholas and Nickolaus boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Nickolaus is primarily a boy name.