Nicolas vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Nicolas Rank #184

Alex Rank #205

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Nicolas or Alex more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Alex mean?

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

Are Nicolas and Alex boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.