Nicholas vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Nicholas Rank #117

Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Adam mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Nicholas and Adam boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.