Delano vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Delano

Boy #3,595 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the night"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American French English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,595
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Del, Lano

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Delano Rank #3,595
Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #3595 for Delano.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Delano ___

  • Delano James
  • Delano Francis
  • Delano Ray
  • Delano Scott
  • Delano Anthony
  • Delano Marcus

Nicolas ___

  • Nicolas James
  • Nicolas Alexander
  • Nicolas Louis
  • Nicolas David
  • Nicolas Michael
  • Nicolas Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Delano

Roosevelt Franklin Monroe Adelaide Eleanor

If you choose Nicolas

Isabelle Sophie Antoine Camille Julien

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delano or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Delano at #3595 in the United States.

What do Delano and Nicolas mean?

Delano means "of the night" (Old French origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Delano and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Delano is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.

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