Nicholas vs Theo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

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Nicholas Rank #117

Theo Rank #80

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Theo more popular?

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Theo mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Nicholas and Theo boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.