Nicolas vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Greek French Spanish Christian English

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Nicolas Rank #184

Patrick Rank #221

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Nicolas or Patrick more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Patrick mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Nicolas and Patrick boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.