Nicholas vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicholas Rank #117

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Samuel mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicholas and Samuel boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.