Hansen vs Nicola

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hansen

Boy #3,360 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Hans"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Danish Norwegian German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,360
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Han, Hans

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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

Hansen Rank #3,360
Nicola Rank #3,353

Nicola is more popular, ranked #3353 vs #3360 for Hansen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hansen ___

  • Hansen James
  • Hansen Erik
  • Hansen Leif
  • Hansen Thomas
  • Hansen Cole
  • Hansen Reid

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 Hansen

Soren Ingrid Astrid Gunnar Freya

If you choose Nicola

Marco Luca Giulia Francesca Lorenzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hansen or Nicola more popular?

Nicola is more popular, ranked #3353 compared to Hansen at #3360 in the United States.

What do Hansen and Nicola mean?

Hansen means "son of Hans" (Scandinavian origin). Nicola means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Hansen and Nicola boy or girl names?

Hansen is primarily a boy name. Nicola is primarily a boy name.

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