Nicolas vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

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24 High Risk

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Nicolas Rank #184

Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Robert mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Nicolas and Robert boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.