Austin vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French Italian Russian German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#117
Total SSA Count
3,025
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Austin Rank #107
Nicholas Rank #117

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Austin or Nicholas more popular?

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Austin and Nicholas mean?

Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Austin and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Austin is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.

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