Nicholas vs Nathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicholas Rank #117

Nathan Rank #62

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Nathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Nathan mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicholas and Nathan boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.