Nicolas vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Nicolas Rank #184

Stephen Rank #378

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Nicolas or Stephen more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Stephen mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Nicolas and Stephen boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.