Antonio vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Antonio

Boy #181 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless, of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#181
Total SSA Count
2,047
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tony, Toni, Anton

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Antonio Rank #181
Nicolas Rank #184

Antonio is more popular, ranked #181 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Antonio ___

  • Antonio Carlos
  • Antonio Miguel
  • Antonio Luis
  • Antonio James
  • Antonio Rafael
  • Antonio Marco

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 Antonio

Isabella Sofia Marco Elena Mateo

If you choose Nicolas

Isabelle Sophie Antoine Camille Julien

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Antonio or Nicolas more popular?

Antonio is more popular, ranked #181 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Antonio and Nicolas mean?

Antonio means "priceless, of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Antonio and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Antonio is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.

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