Nicolas vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Nicolas Rank #184

Xander Rank #216

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Nicolas or Xander more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Xander mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Nicolas and Xander boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.