Nicholas vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Nicholas Rank #117

Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Adrian mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Nicholas and Adrian boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.