Nicholas vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Nicholas Rank #117

Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Jonathan mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Nicholas and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.