Nicolas vs Roman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Nicolas Rank #184

Roman Rank #52

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Roman more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Roman mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Nicolas and Roman boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.