Nicholas vs Mason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Stone worker; one who builds with stone"

Origin: English

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Nicholas Rank #117

Mason Rank #42

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Mason more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Mason mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin).

Are Nicholas and Mason boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Mason is primarily a boy name.