Nicholas vs Jason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Nicholas Rank #117

Jason Rank #148

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #148 for Jason.

Is Nicholas or Jason more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Jason mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin).

Are Nicholas and Jason boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Jason is primarily a boy name.