Nicolas vs Nathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicolas Rank #184

Nathan Rank #62

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Nathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Nathan mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicolas and Nathan boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.