Nicolas vs Thad

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
Thad Rank #26,404

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #26404 for Thad.

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

Thad ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nicolas

Isabelle Sophie Antoine Camille Julien

If you choose Thad

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicolas or Thad more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Thad at #26404 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Thad mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Nicolas and Thad boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Thad is primarily a boy name.

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