Ryan vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Ryan Rank #87

Nicolas Rank #184

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Ryan or Nicolas more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Nicolas mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Ryan and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.