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Logan vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Logan

Boy #46 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Little hollow; from the little hollow place"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#46
Total SSA Count
6,267
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Logan Rank #46
Nicholas Rank #117

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Logan or Nicholas more popular?

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Logan and Nicholas mean?

Logan means "Little hollow; from the little hollow place" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Logan and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Logan is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.

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