Elijah vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Elijah Rank #8

Nicolas Rank #184

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Elijah or Nicolas more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Nicolas mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Elijah and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.