Elliott vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#163
Total SSA Count
2,219
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

Elliott Rank #163
Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #163 for Elliott.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliott or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Elliott at #163 in the United States.

What do Elliott and Nicholas mean?

Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Elliott and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Elliott is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.

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