Nicholas vs Atticus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

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Nicholas Rank #117

Atticus Rank #277

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #277 for Atticus.

Is Nicholas or Atticus more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Atticus at #277 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Atticus mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin).

Are Nicholas and Atticus boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Atticus is primarily a boy name.