Tate vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tate

Boy #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Tate Rank #210

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #210 for Tate.

Is Tate or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Tate at #210 in the United States.

What do Tate and Nicholas mean?

Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Tate and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Tate is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.