Joseph vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joseph

Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Joseph Rank #32

Nicholas Rank #117

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Joseph or Nicholas more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Joseph and Nicholas mean?

Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Joseph and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Joseph is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.