Benjamin vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Benjamin Rank #11

Nicholas Rank #117

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Benjamin or Nicholas more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Nicholas mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Benjamin and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.