Nicolas vs Alejandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Nicolas Rank #184

Alejandro Rank #185

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #185 for Alejandro.

Is Nicolas or Alejandro more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Alejandro mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Nicolas and Alejandro boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Alejandro is primarily a boy name.