Nicolas vs Griffin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Nicolas Rank #184

Griffin Rank #223

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Nicolas or Griffin more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Griffin mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Nicolas and Griffin boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.