Nicolas vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicolas Rank #184

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and James mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicolas and James boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.