Nicholas vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicholas Rank #117

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and John mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicholas and John boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.