Nicholas vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Nicholas Rank #117

George Rank #123

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #123 for George.

Is Nicholas or George more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and George mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Nicholas and George boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.