Nicholas vs Griffin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Nicholas Rank #117

Griffin Rank #223

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Nicholas or Griffin more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Griffin mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Nicholas and Griffin boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.