Elias vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elias

Boy #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Elias Rank #25

Nicholas Rank #117

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Elias or Nicholas more popular?

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Elias and Nicholas mean?

Elias means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Elias and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Elias is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.