Nicolas vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Nicolas Rank #184

Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Adam mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Nicolas and Adam boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.