Nicholas vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Nicholas Rank #117

Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Leo mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Nicholas and Leo boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.