Isaiah vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Isaiah Rank #56
Nicholas Rank #117

Isaiah is more popular, ranked #56 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isaiah or Nicholas more popular?

Isaiah is more popular, ranked #56 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Isaiah and Nicholas mean?

Isaiah means "the Lord saves" (Hebrew origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Isaiah and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Isaiah is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.

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