Nicholas vs Brian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

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Nicholas Rank #117

Brian Rank #301

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Nicholas or Brian more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Brian mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Nicholas and Brian boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.