Paul vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Paul Rank #264

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Nicholas mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Paul and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.