Elijah vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 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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Elijah Rank #8

Nicholas Rank #117

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Elijah or Nicholas more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Nicholas mean?

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

Are Elijah and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.