Nicolas vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Nicolas Rank #184

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Evan mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Nicolas and Evan boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.