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Nicholas vs Anthony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French Italian Russian German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#117
Total SSA Count
3,025
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nicholas Rank #117
Anthony Rank #44

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicholas or Anthony more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Anthony mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Nicholas and Anthony boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Anthony is primarily a boy name.

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