Nicholas vs Zane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #305 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Gift from God"

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Nicholas Rank #117

Zane Rank #305

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #305 for Zane.

Is Nicholas or Zane more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Zane at #305 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Zane mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Zane means "Gift from God".

Are Nicholas and Zane boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Zane is primarily a boy name.