Nicolas vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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Nicolas Rank #184

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Maxwell mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Nicolas and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.