Mathews 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

Mathews Rank #16,271
Nicol Rank #5,771

Nicol is more popular, ranked #5771 vs #16271 for Mathews.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mathews ___

  • Mathews James
  • Mathews Cole
  • Mathews Reed
  • Mathews Blake
  • Mathews Grant

Nicol ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Mathews

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If you choose Nicol

Michel Pascal Dominique Bridget Claudia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathews or Nicol more popular?

Nicol is more popular, ranked #5771 compared to Mathews at #16271 in the United States.

What do Mathews and Nicol mean?

Mathews means "gift of God / gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew (via Matthew/Mattityahu) origin). Nicol means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Mathews and Nicol boy or girl names?

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

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