Nicholas vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Nicholas Rank #117

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Jackson mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Nicholas and Jackson boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.