Nicolas vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Nicolas Rank #184

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Dylan mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Nicolas and Dylan boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.