Nicolai vs Pascal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pascal

Boy #2,773 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"relating to Easter, Passover"

Origin: Latin 'Paschalis'

Cultural Roots

French German Italian Dutch Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,773
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pas, Cal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nicolai Rank #2,581
Pascal Rank #2,773

Nicolai is more popular, ranked #2581 vs #2773 for Pascal.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nicolai ___

  • Nicolai Alexander
  • Nicolai James
  • Nicolai William
  • Nicolai Sebastian
  • Nicolai Theodore
  • Nicolai August

Pascal ___

  • Pascal Louis
  • Pascal Henri
  • Pascal André
  • Pascal Émile
  • Pascal Jean
  • Pascal Olivier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nicolai

Henrik Axel Leif Sigrid Astrid

If you choose Pascal

Céleste Gaspard Théodore Marguerite Clément

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicolai or Pascal more popular?

Nicolai is more popular, ranked #2581 compared to Pascal at #2773 in the United States.

What do Nicolai and Pascal mean?

Nicolai means "champion of the people" (Greek origin). Pascal means "relating to Easter, Passover" (Latin 'Paschalis' origin).

Are Nicolai and Pascal boy or girl names?

Nicolai is primarily a boy name. Pascal is primarily a boy name.

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