Nicolas vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicolas Rank #184

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Jacob mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicolas and Jacob boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.