Hunter vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Hunter Rank #128

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Hunter or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Nicholas mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Hunter and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.