Nicolas vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Nicolas Rank #184

Riley Rank #229

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Nicolas or Riley more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Riley mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Nicolas and Riley boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.