Mildred vs Nicolette

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolette

Girl #2,012 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,012
Total SSA Count
97
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nikki, Nikkie, Nicky

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mildred Rank #2,096
Nicolette Rank #2,012

Nicolette is more popular, ranked #2012 vs #2096 for Mildred.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mildred ___

  • Mildred Anne
  • Mildred Jean
  • Mildred Louise
  • Mildred Frances
  • Mildred Ruth
  • Mildred Irene

Nicolette ___

  • Nicolette Marie
  • Nicolette Anne
  • Nicolette Grace
  • Nicolette Claire
  • Nicolette Rose
  • Nicolette Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mildred

Ethel Gertrude Dorothy Herbert Clarence

If you choose Nicolette

Gabrielle Isabelle Adeline Margot Étienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mildred or Nicolette more popular?

Nicolette is more popular, ranked #2012 compared to Mildred at #2096 in the United States.

What do Mildred and Nicolette mean?

Mildred means "gentle strength, mild power" (Old English origin). Nicolette means "victory of the people" (Greek (Nikolaos) origin).

Are Mildred and Nicolette boy or girl names?

Mildred is primarily a girl name. Nicolette is primarily a girl name.

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