Jack vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jack

Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Jack Rank #15

Nicholas Rank #117

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Jack or Nicholas more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Jack and Nicholas mean?

Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Jack and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Jack is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.