Nicolas vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicolas Rank #184

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Samuel mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicolas and Samuel boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.