John vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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John Rank #21

Nicholas Rank #117

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is John or Nicholas more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do John and Nicholas mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are John and Nicholas boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.