Nicolas vs Nathaniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #144 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicolas Rank #184

Nathaniel Rank #144

Nathaniel is more popular, ranked #144 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Nathaniel more popular?

Nathaniel is more popular, ranked #144 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Nathaniel mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Nathaniel means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicolas and Nathaniel boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Nathaniel is primarily a boy name.