Nicolas vs Abel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicolas Rank #184

Abel Rank #220

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Nicolas or Abel more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Abel mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicolas and Abel boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Abel is primarily a boy name.