Chapel vs Nicol

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicol

Girl #5,771 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Scottish French English German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,771
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nic, Nicki, Cole

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Chapel Rank #4,609
Nicol Rank #5,771

Chapel is more popular, ranked #4609 vs #5771 for Nicol.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chapel ___

  • Chapel James
  • Chapel Lee
  • Chapel Cole
  • Chapel Reid
  • Chapel Grey
  • Chapel Finn

Nicol ___

  • Nicol Anne
  • Nicol Marie
  • Nicol Renée
  • Nicol Elise
  • Nicol Paige
  • Nicol Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Chapel

Wilder Forrest Rebel Crew Wren

If you choose Nicol

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chapel or Nicol more popular?

Chapel is more popular, ranked #4609 compared to Nicol at #5771 in the United States.

What do Chapel and Nicol mean?

Chapel means "small place of worship" (Old French via Latin origin). Nicol means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Chapel and Nicol boy or girl names?

Chapel is primarily a boy name. Nicol is primarily a girl name.

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