Nicolas vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Nicolas Rank #184

Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Adrian mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Nicolas and Adrian boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.