Nicolas vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Nicolas Rank #184

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Max mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Nicolas and Max boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.