Fausto vs Nicola

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fausto

Boy #3,492 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lucky, fortunate, auspicious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,492
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Faus, Fausti

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Fausto Rank #3,492
Nicola Rank #3,353

Nicola is more popular, ranked #3353 vs #3492 for Fausto.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fausto ___

  • Fausto Marco
  • Fausto Lorenzo
  • Fausto Alessandro
  • Fausto Rafael
  • Fausto Carlos
  • Fausto Miguel

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 Fausto

Lorenzo Benedetto Giulia Valentina Lucia

If you choose Nicola

Marco Luca Giulia Francesca Lorenzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fausto or Nicola more popular?

Nicola is more popular, ranked #3353 compared to Fausto at #3492 in the United States.

What do Fausto and Nicola mean?

Fausto means "lucky, fortunate, auspicious" (Latin origin). Nicola means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Fausto and Nicola boy or girl names?

Fausto is primarily a boy name. Nicola is primarily a boy name.

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