Nicholas vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Nicholas Rank #117

Edward Rank #228

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Nicholas or Edward more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Edward mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Nicholas and Edward boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.