Nicholas vs Jordan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to flow down, descend"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicholas Rank #117

Jordan Rank #104

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Jordan more popular?

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Jordan mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Jordan means "to flow down, descend" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicholas and Jordan boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Jordan is primarily a boy name.