Samuel vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Samuel Rank #17

Nicolas Rank #184

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Samuel or Nicolas more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Nicolas mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Samuel and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.