Nicolas vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Greek French Spanish Christian English

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Nicolas Rank #184

Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Dean mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Nicolas and Dean boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.