Ethan vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Ethan Rank #19

Nicholas Rank #117

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Ethan or Nicholas more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Nicholas mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Ethan and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.