Jack vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jack

Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15
Total SSA Count
8,434
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jackie

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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

Jack Rank #15
Nicholas Rank #117

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jack ___

  • Jack Henry
  • Jack Thomas
  • Jack William
  • Jack Oliver
  • Jack James
  • Jack Edward

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 Jack

Charlie Lily Oliver Sophie Harry

If you choose Nicholas

Alexander Sebastian Charlotte Sophia Natalie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jack or Nicholas more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Jack and Nicholas mean?

Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Jack and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Jack is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.

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