Nicolas vs Colin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

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Nicolas Rank #184

Colin Rank #335

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Nicolas or Colin more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Colin mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Nicolas and Colin boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.