Nicolas vs Orion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

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Nicolas Rank #184

Orion Rank #326

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #326 for Orion.

Is Nicolas or Orion more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Orion at #326 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Orion mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Nicolas and Orion boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Orion is primarily a boy name.