Nicholas vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Nicholas Rank #117

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Matthew mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Nicholas and Matthew boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.