Alan vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Alan Rank #167

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Alan or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Alan and Nicholas mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Alan and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.