Calvin vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calvin

Boy #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"derived from Calvus, bald"

Origin: French from Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#140
Total SSA Count
2,568
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cal, Vin

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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

Calvin Rank #140
Nicolas Rank #184

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calvin ___

  • Calvin James
  • Calvin Lee
  • Calvin Edward
  • Calvin Thomas
  • Calvin William
  • Calvin John

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 Calvin

Miles Elijah Nora Clara Owen

If you choose Nicolas

Isabelle Sophie Antoine Camille Julien

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calvin or Nicolas more popular?

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Calvin and Nicolas mean?

Calvin means "derived from Calvus, bald" (French from Latin origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Calvin and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Calvin is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.

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