Nicholas vs Xavier

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #102 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"savior"

Origin: Spanish

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Nicholas Rank #117

Xavier Rank #102

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Xavier more popular?

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Xavier mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Xavier means "savior" (Spanish origin).

Are Nicholas and Xavier boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Xavier is primarily a boy name.