Niclaus vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niclaus

Boy #25,802 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #25,802
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Nic, Nicl, Nicly

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Zamon Alvey Evester Garion

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Oliver

Boy #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #3
Total SSA Count: 15,343
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Ollie, Oli

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Popularity Comparison

Niclaus Rank #25,802

Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #25802 for Niclaus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

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Oliver James
Oliver Thomas
Oliver William
Oliver Henry
Oliver John
Oliver Benjamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Niclaus or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Niclaus at #25802 in the United States.

What do Niclaus and Oliver mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Niclaus and Oliver boy or girl names?

Niclaus is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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