Nathan vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Nathan Rank #62

Nicholas Rank #117

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nathan or Nicholas more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Nicholas mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Nathan and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.