Alejandro vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alejandro

Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican Argentine

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#185
Total SSA Count
1,992
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alex, Ale, Jandro

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Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French Spanish Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#184
Total SSA Count
1,992
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nico, Nick, Nicky

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alejandro Rank #185
Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #185 for Alejandro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alejandro ___

  • Alejandro Jose
  • Alejandro Luis
  • Alejandro Carlos
  • Alejandro Miguel
  • Alejandro Rafael
  • Alejandro Antonio

Nicolas ___

  • Nicolas James
  • Nicolas Alexander
  • Nicolas Louis
  • Nicolas David
  • Nicolas Michael
  • Nicolas Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alejandro

Isabella Sofia Mateo Santiago Valentina

If you choose Nicolas

Isabelle Sophie Antoine Camille Julien

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alejandro or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do Alejandro and Nicolas mean?

Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Alejandro and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Alejandro is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.

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