Jonathan vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Jonathan Rank #83

Nicholas Rank #117

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Jonathan or Nicholas more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Nicholas mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Jonathan and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.