Nicolas vs William

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

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Nicolas Rank #184

William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and William mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Nicolas and William boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.