Nicholas vs Nicola

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #3,353 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

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Nicholas Rank #117

Nicola Rank #3,353

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #3353 for Nicola.

Is Nicholas or Nicola more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Nicola at #3353 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Nicola mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Nicola means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Nicholas and Nicola boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Nicola is primarily a boy name.