Nicolas vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Nicolas Rank #184

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Matthew mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Nicolas and Matthew boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.