Nicholas vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicholas Rank #117

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Benjamin mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicholas and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.