Nickolas vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nickolas

Boy #1,548 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (nike + laos)

English American European Christian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Irish English American Australian

12 High Risk

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Nickolas Rank #1,548

Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1548 for Nickolas.

Is Nickolas or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Nickolas at #1548 in the United States.

What do Nickolas and Barry mean?

Nickolas means "victory of the people" (Greek (nike + laos) origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Nickolas and Barry boy or girl names?

Nickolas is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.