Nicholas vs Axel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of peace"

Origin: Old Norse (variant of Absalom)

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Nicholas Rank #117

Axel Rank #78

Axel is more popular, ranked #78 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Axel more popular?

Axel is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Axel mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Axel means "father of peace" (Old Norse (variant of Absalom) origin).

Are Nicholas and Axel boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Axel is primarily a boy name.