Dena vs Nicol

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dena

Girl #4,802 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"judged, vindicated"

Origin: Hebrew 'Dinah'

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,802
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dee

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Dena Rank #4,802
Nicol Rank #5,771

Dena is more popular, ranked #4802 vs #5771 for Nicol.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dena ___

  • Dena Marie
  • Dena Rose
  • Dena Lynn
  • Dena Grace
  • Dena Claire
  • Dena Mae

Nicol ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dena

Lena Tara Mara Joel Seth

If you choose Nicol

Michel Pascal Dominique Bridget Claudia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dena or Nicol more popular?

Dena is more popular, ranked #4802 compared to Nicol at #5771 in the United States.

What do Dena and Nicol mean?

Dena means "judged, vindicated" (Hebrew 'Dinah' origin). Nicol means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Dena and Nicol boy or girl names?

Dena is primarily a girl name. Nicol is primarily a girl name.

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