Nicolas vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Nicolas Rank #184

King Rank #343

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #343 for King.

Is Nicolas or King more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and King mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Nicolas and King boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.