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Nickolas vs Ransom

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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Ransom

Boy #1,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf"

Origin: Old English/Norman

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,661
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nickolas Rank #1,548
Ransom Rank #1,661

Nickolas is more popular, ranked #1548 vs #1661 for Ransom.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nickolas or Ransom more popular?

Nickolas is more popular, ranked #1548 compared to Ransom at #1661 in the United States.

What do Nickolas and Ransom mean?

Nickolas means "victory of the people" (Greek (nike + laos) origin). Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin).

Are Nickolas and Ransom boy or girl names?

Nickolas is primarily a boy name. Ransom is primarily a boy name.

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