Nicolas vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Nicolas Rank #184

Damien Rank #345

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Nicolas or Damien more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Damien mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Nicolas and Damien boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.