Nicholas vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Nicholas Rank #117

Paul Rank #264

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Nicholas or Paul more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Paul mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Nicholas and Paul boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.