Paul vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Paul Rank #264

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Nicolas mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Paul and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.