Nicolas vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Nicolas Rank #184

Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Charles mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Nicolas and Charles boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.