Nicholas vs William

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

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Nicholas Rank #117

William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and William mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Nicholas and William boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.