Xavier vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xavier

Boy #102 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"savior"

Origin: Spanish

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Xavier Rank #102

Nicolas Rank #184

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Xavier or Nicolas more popular?

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Xavier and Nicolas mean?

Xavier means "savior" (Spanish origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Xavier and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Xavier is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.