Nicholas vs Reid

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old Scottish/Old English

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Nicholas Rank #117

Reid Rank #300

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #300 for Reid.

Is Nicholas or Reid more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Reid at #300 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Reid mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin).

Are Nicholas and Reid boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Reid is primarily a boy name.