Nicholas vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Nicholas Rank #117

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Alexander mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Nicholas and Alexander boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.