Nicolas vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

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Nicolas Rank #184

Wells Rank #377

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Nicolas or Wells more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Wells mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Nicolas and Wells boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.