Nicolas vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Nicolas Rank #184

Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Leo mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Nicolas and Leo boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.