Nicolas vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicolas Rank #184

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Elijah mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicolas and Elijah boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.