Angelo vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Angelo

Boy #286 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"angel; messenger of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Greek Filipino American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#286
Total SSA Count
1,170
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Angel, Ange, Gelo

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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

Angelo Rank #286
Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #286 for Angelo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Angelo ___

  • Angelo James
  • Angelo Michael
  • Angelo Dominic
  • Angelo Vincent
  • Angelo Marco
  • Angelo Leo

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 Angelo

Marco Luca Gianna Sofia Matteo

If you choose Nicolas

Isabelle Sophie Antoine Camille Julien

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Angelo or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Angelo at #286 in the United States.

What do Angelo and Nicolas mean?

Angelo means "angel; messenger of God" (Greek origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Angelo and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Angelo is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.

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