Nicholas vs Ethan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicholas Rank #117

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Ethan mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicholas and Ethan boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.