Nicholas vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Nicholas Rank #117

Emerson Rank #270

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Nicholas or Emerson more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Emerson mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Nicholas and Emerson boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.