Nicholas vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Nicholas Rank #117

Alex Rank #205

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Nicholas or Alex more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Alex mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Nicholas and Alex boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.