Nicolas vs Dante

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French Spanish Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#184
Total SSA Count
1,992
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Dante

Boy #323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"enduring, lasting"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#323
Total SSA Count
1,067
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nicolas Rank #184
Dante Rank #323

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #323 for Dante.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicolas or Dante more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Dante at #323 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Dante mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Dante means "enduring, lasting" (Latin origin).

Are Nicolas and Dante boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Dante is primarily a boy name.

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