Nicholas vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicholas Rank #117

Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Daniel mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicholas and Daniel boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.