Nicolas vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Nicolas Rank #184

Paul Rank #264

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Nicolas or Paul more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Paul mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Nicolas and Paul boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.