Nicholas vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Nicholas Rank #117

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and David mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Nicholas and David boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.