Nicolas vs Preston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Nicolas Rank #184

Preston Rank #330

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #330 for Preston.

Is Nicolas or Preston more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Preston mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Nicolas and Preston boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.