Nicholas vs Nishan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #12,373 Most Popular

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Nicholas Rank #117

Nishan Rank #12,373

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #12373 for Nishan.

Is Nicholas or Nishan more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Nishan at #12373 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Nishan mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Nicholas and Nishan boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Nishan is primarily a boy name.