Nicolas vs Gabriel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43
Total SSA Count
6,379
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nicolas Rank #184
Gabriel Rank #43

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicolas or Gabriel more popular?

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Gabriel mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin).

Are Nicolas and Gabriel boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Gabriel is primarily a boy name.

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