Nicolas vs Maximus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

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Nicolas Rank #184

Maximus Rank #331

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #331 for Maximus.

Is Nicolas or Maximus more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Maximus at #331 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Maximus mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin).

Are Nicolas and Maximus boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Maximus is primarily a boy name.