Nicholas vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicholas Rank #117

Simon Rank #251

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Nicholas or Simon more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Simon mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicholas and Simon boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.