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Nickolas vs Irving

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nickolas

Boy #1,548 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (nike + laos)

Cultural Roots

English American European Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,548
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Jewish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,618
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nickolas Rank #1,548
Irving Rank #1,618

Nickolas is more popular, ranked #1548 vs #1618 for Irving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nickolas or Irving more popular?

Nickolas is more popular, ranked #1548 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Nickolas and Irving mean?

Nickolas means "victory of the people" (Greek (nike + laos) origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Nickolas and Irving boy or girl names?

Nickolas is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.

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