Nicolas vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Nicolas Rank #184

Ivan Rank #153

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Ivan more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Ivan mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Nicolas and Ivan boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.