Nicolas vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicolas Rank #184

Simon Rank #251

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Nicolas or Simon more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Simon mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicolas and Simon boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.