Xavier vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xavier

Boy #102 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"savior"

Origin: Spanish

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Xavier Rank #102

Nicholas Rank #117

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Xavier or Nicholas more popular?

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Xavier and Nicholas mean?

Xavier means "savior" (Spanish origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Xavier and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Xavier is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.