Nicol vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicol

Boy #16,470 Most Popular

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Nicol Rank #16,470

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #16470 for Nicol.

Is Nicol or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Nicol at #16470 in the United States.

What do Nicol and Nicholas mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Nicol and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Nicol is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.