Elliot vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#150
Total SSA Count
2,370
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French Italian Russian German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#117
Total SSA Count
3,025
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Elliot Rank #150
Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #150 for Elliot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliot or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Elliot and Nicholas mean?

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

Are Elliot and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.

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