Boris vs Nicola

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boris

Boy #3,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"battle glory"

Origin: Proto-Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Eastern European British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,374
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Borya

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Nicola

Boy #3,353 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian German Eastern European English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,353
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nico, Nick, Niko

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Boris Rank #3,374
Nicola Rank #3,353

Nicola is more popular, ranked #3353 vs #3374 for Boris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boris ___

  • Boris Alexander
  • Boris Nikolai
  • Boris Ivan
  • Boris Dmitri
  • Boris Alexei
  • Boris Victor

Nicola ___

  • Nicola Alessandro
  • Nicola Lorenzo
  • Nicola Marco
  • Nicola Antonio
  • Nicola Giovanni
  • Nicola Luca

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Boris

Natasha Olga Sasha Dmitri Katya

If you choose Nicola

Marco Luca Giulia Francesca Lorenzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boris or Nicola more popular?

Nicola is more popular, ranked #3353 compared to Boris at #3374 in the United States.

What do Boris and Nicola mean?

Boris means "battle glory" (Proto-Slavic origin). Nicola means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Boris and Nicola boy or girl names?

Boris is primarily a boy name. Nicola is primarily a boy name.

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