Nicholas vs Andrew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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Nicholas Rank #117

Andrew Rank #68

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Andrew more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Andrew mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Nicholas and Andrew boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Andrew is primarily a boy name.