Nicolas vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicolas Rank #184

Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Daniel mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicolas and Daniel boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.