Nicolas vs Zander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Nicolas Rank #184

Zander Rank #379

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Nicolas or Zander more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Zander mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Nicolas and Zander boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Zander is primarily a boy name.