Nicholas vs Brandon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

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Nicholas Rank #117

Brandon Rank #230

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #230 for Brandon.

Is Nicholas or Brandon more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Brandon at #230 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Brandon mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin).

Are Nicholas and Brandon boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Brandon is primarily a boy name.