Nicholas vs Hunter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Nicholas Rank #117

Hunter Rank #128

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Nicholas or Hunter more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Hunter mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Nicholas and Hunter boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.