Greyson vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Greyson Rank #127
Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #127 for Greyson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Greyson ___

  • Greyson James
  • Greyson Cole
  • Greyson Lee
  • Greyson Thomas
  • Greyson Reid
  • Greyson Blake

Nicholas ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greyson or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Greyson at #127 in the United States.

What do Greyson and Nicholas mean?

Greyson means "son of the grey-haired one" (English origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Greyson and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Greyson is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.

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