Nick vs Nickolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Nickolas Rank #1,548

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1548 for Nickolas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nick ___

  • Nick James
  • Nick Thomas
  • Nick Alexander
  • Nick Michael
  • Nick Ryan
  • Nick Andrew

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 Nick

Mike Chris Matt Jake Steph

If you choose Nickolas

Sophia Alexandra Matthew Katherine Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Nickolas more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Nickolas at #1548 in the United States.

What do Nick and Nickolas mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Nickolas means "victory of the people" (Greek (nike + laos) origin).

Are Nick and Nickolas boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Nickolas is primarily a boy name.

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