Nicolas vs Calvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, hairless"

Origin: Latin

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Nicolas Rank #184

Calvin Rank #140

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Calvin more popular?

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Calvin mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Calvin means "bald, hairless" (Latin origin).

Are Nicolas and Calvin boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Calvin is primarily a boy name.