Nicholas vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicholas Rank #117

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and James mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicholas and James boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.