Milton vs Nickolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Milton

Boy #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,429
Total SSA Count
128
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Milt

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Nickolas

Boy #1,548 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (nike + laos)

Cultural Roots

English American European Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,548
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nick, Nicky, Cole

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Popularity Comparison

Milton Rank #1,429
Nickolas Rank #1,548

Milton is more popular, ranked #1429 vs #1548 for Nickolas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Milton ___

  • Milton James
  • Milton Edward
  • Milton Charles
  • Milton Henry
  • Milton Robert
  • Milton Thomas

Nickolas ___

  • Nickolas James
  • Nickolas Paul
  • Nickolas Alexander
  • Nickolas Thomas
  • Nickolas John
  • Nickolas David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Milton

Florence Eleanor Clifford Mabel Edith

If you choose Nickolas

Sophia Alexandra Matthew Katherine Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milton or Nickolas more popular?

Milton is more popular, ranked #1429 compared to Nickolas at #1548 in the United States.

What do Milton and Nickolas mean?

Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin). Nickolas means "victory of the people" (Greek (nike + laos) origin).

Are Milton and Nickolas boy or girl names?

Milton is primarily a boy name. Nickolas is primarily a boy name.

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