Nicolas vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Nicolas Rank #184

Peter Rank #192

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Nicolas or Peter more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Peter mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Nicolas and Peter boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.