Nicholas vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

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Nicholas Rank #117

Adolf Rank #26,599

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Nicholas or Adolf more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Adolf mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Nicholas and Adolf boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.