Nicolas vs Brian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

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Nicolas Rank #184

Brian Rank #301

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Nicolas or Brian more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Brian mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Nicolas and Brian boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.