Bryan vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryan

Boy #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Irish Celtic English American

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Bryan Rank #306

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #306 for Bryan.

Is Bryan or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Bryan at #306 in the United States.

What do Bryan and Nicholas mean?

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

Are Bryan and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Bryan is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.