Nicholas vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicholas Rank #117

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Elijah mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicholas and Elijah boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.