Nicolas vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Nicolas Rank #184

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and David mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Nicolas and David boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.