Nicolas vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French Spanish Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#184
Total SSA Count
1,992
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nico, Nick, Nicky

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nicolas Rank #184
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nicolas ___

  • Nicolas James
  • Nicolas Alexander
  • Nicolas Louis
  • Nicolas David
  • Nicolas Michael
  • Nicolas Jean

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nicolas

Isabelle Sophie Antoine Camille Julien

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicolas or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Olivia mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Nicolas and Olivia boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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