Benjamin 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

Benjamin Rank #11
Nicolas Rank #184

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benjamin ___

  • Benjamin James
  • Benjamin Alexander
  • Benjamin Thomas
  • Benjamin Oliver
  • Benjamin William
  • Benjamin Henry

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 Benjamin

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Noah

If you choose Nicolas

Isabelle Sophie Antoine Camille Julien

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benjamin or Nicolas more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Nicolas mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Benjamin and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.

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