Alexander vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Alexander Rank #27

Nicholas Rank #117

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Alexander or Nicholas more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Nicholas mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Alexander and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.