Nicol vs Lena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicol

Boy #16,470 Most Popular

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Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Nicol Rank #16,470

Lena Rank #263

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #16470 for Nicol.

Is Nicol or Lena more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Nicol at #16470 in the United States.

What do Nicol and Lena mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin).

Are Nicol and Lena boy or girl names?

Nicol is primarily a boy name. Lena is primarily a girl name.