Nicolas vs Ethan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicolas Rank #184

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Ethan mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicolas and Ethan boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.