Nicholas vs Micah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

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Nicholas Rank #117

Micah Rank #86

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Micah more popular?

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Micah mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin).

Are Nicholas and Micah boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Micah is primarily a boy name.