Nicholas vs Joseph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

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Nicholas Rank #117

Joseph Rank #32

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Joseph more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Joseph mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin).

Are Nicholas and Joseph boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Joseph is primarily a boy name.