Nicholas vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

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Nicholas Rank #117

Alan Rank #167

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Nicholas or Alan more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Alan mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Nicholas and Alan boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.