Nicolas vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Nicolas Rank #184

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Alexander mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Nicolas and Alexander boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.