Nicolas vs Joseph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

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Nicolas Rank #184

Joseph Rank #32

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Joseph more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Joseph mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin).

Are Nicolas and Joseph boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Joseph is primarily a boy name.