Edward vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Edward Rank #228

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Edward or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Edward and Nicholas mean?

Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Edward and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Edward is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.