Nickolas vs Terrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Terrence

Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,525
Total SSA Count
116
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Terry, Tee, Rence

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Popularity Comparison

Nickolas Rank #1,548
Terrence Rank #1,525

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1548 for Nickolas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nickolas ___

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

Terrence ___

  • Terrence James
  • Terrence Michael
  • Terrence Wayne
  • Terrence Eugene
  • Terrence Louis
  • Terrence Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nickolas

Sophia Alexandra Matthew Katherine Sebastian

If you choose Terrence

Derrick Marcus Rodney Tamara Shanice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nickolas or Terrence more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Nickolas at #1548 in the United States.

What do Nickolas and Terrence mean?

Nickolas means "victory of the people" (Greek (nike + laos) origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Nickolas and Terrence boy or girl names?

Nickolas is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.

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