Nicholas vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Nicholas Rank #117

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Ryan mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Nicholas and Ryan boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.