Nicolas vs Ryder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"horseman, knight"

Origin: Old English

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Nicolas Rank #184

Ryder Rank #134

Ryder is more popular, ranked #134 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Ryder more popular?

Ryder is more popular, ranked #134 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Ryder mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Ryder means "horseman, knight" (Old English origin).

Are Nicolas and Ryder boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Ryder is primarily a boy name.