Nicolas vs Robert

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

✓ All Clear
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Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

Cultural Roots

English French German Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#90
Total SSA Count
3,785
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rob, Bob, Bobby

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Nicolas Rank #184
Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 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

Robert ___

  • Robert James
  • Robert William
  • Robert Thomas
  • Robert Edward
  • Robert Charles
  • Robert John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nicolas

Isabelle Sophie Antoine Camille Julien

If you choose Robert

William James Elizabeth Catherine Edward

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicolas or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Robert mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Nicolas and Robert boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.

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