Nicolas vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

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Nicolas Rank #184

Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Colton mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Nicolas and Colton boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.