Nicholas vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

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12 High Risk

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Nicholas Rank #117

Arthur Rank #105

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Arthur more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Arthur mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Nicholas and Arthur boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.