Nicholas vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Nicholas Rank #117

Evan Rank #143

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Nicholas or Evan more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Evan mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Nicholas and Evan boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.