Nicolas vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Nicolas Rank #184

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and River mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Nicolas and River boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.