Nicholas vs Steven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Nicholas Rank #117

Steven Rank #269

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #269 for Steven.

Is Nicholas or Steven more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Steven at #269 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Steven mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Steven means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Nicholas and Steven boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.