Nicolas vs Owen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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Nicolas Rank #184

Owen Rank #26

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Owen more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Owen mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin).

Are Nicolas and Owen boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Owen is primarily a boy name.