Nicolas vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicolas Rank #184

Gideon Rank #332

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Nicolas or Gideon more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Gideon mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicolas and Gideon boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.