Baylor vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Baylor Rank #366
Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #366 for Baylor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baylor ___

  • Baylor James
  • Baylor Scott
  • Baylor Lee
  • Baylor Thomas
  • Baylor Ray
  • Baylor Cole

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 Baylor

Tatum Mason Harper Chase Remi

If you choose Nicolas

Isabelle Sophie Antoine Camille Julien

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baylor or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Baylor at #366 in the United States.

What do Baylor and Nicolas mean?

Baylor means "one who bails, deliverer" (Old French origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Baylor and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Baylor is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.

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