Adonis vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adonis

Boy #206 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lord, master"

Origin: Phoenician

Cultural Roots

American Greek Lebanese Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#206
Total SSA Count
1,713
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Doni, Adi

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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
Nicknames
Nick, Nicky, Nico

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Popularity Comparison

Adonis Rank #206
Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #206 for Adonis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adonis ___

  • Adonis James
  • Adonis Lee
  • Adonis Xavier
  • Adonis Michael
  • Adonis Ray
  • Adonis Marco

Nicholas ___

  • Nicholas James
  • Nicholas Alexander
  • Nicholas Thomas
  • Nicholas William
  • Nicholas Robert
  • Nicholas Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adonis

Apollo Orion Cassandra Athena Darius

If you choose Nicholas

Alexander Sebastian Charlotte Sophia Natalie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adonis or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Adonis at #206 in the United States.

What do Adonis and Nicholas mean?

Adonis means "lord, master" (Phoenician origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Adonis and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Adonis is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.

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