Nicolas vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

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12 High Risk

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Nicolas Rank #184

Arthur Rank #105

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Arthur more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Arthur mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Nicolas and Arthur boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.