Nicholas vs Christopher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

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Nicholas Rank #117

Christopher Rank #61

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Christopher more popular?

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Christopher mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin).

Are Nicholas and Christopher boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Christopher is primarily a boy name.