Nicola vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicola

Boy #3,353 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Nicola Rank #3,353

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #3353 for Nicola.

Is Nicola or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Nicola at #3353 in the United States.

What do Nicola and Nicholas mean?

Nicola means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Nicola and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Nicola is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.