Nicholas vs Jack

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicholas Rank #117

Jack Rank #15

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Jack more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Jack mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicholas and Jack boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Jack is primarily a boy name.