Tatum vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tatum

Boy #195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#195
Total SSA Count
1,833
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French Italian Russian German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#117
Total SSA Count
3,025
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Tatum Rank #195
Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #195 for Tatum.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tatum or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Tatum at #195 in the United States.

What do Tatum and Nicholas mean?

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

Are Tatum and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Tatum is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.

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