Lazarus vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lazarus

Boy #1,337 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian English Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,337
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Laz, Larry

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Lazarus Rank #1,337
Nick Rank #1,422

Lazarus is more popular, ranked #1337 vs #1422 for Nick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lazarus ___

  • Lazarus James
  • Lazarus John
  • Lazarus William
  • Lazarus Thomas
  • Lazarus Samuel
  • Lazarus Cole

Nick ___

  • Nick James
  • Nick Thomas
  • Nick Alexander
  • Nick Michael
  • Nick Ryan
  • Nick Andrew

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lazarus

Ezra Elijah Tobias Miriam Naomi

If you choose Nick

Mike Chris Matt Jake Steph

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lazarus or Nick more popular?

Lazarus is more popular, ranked #1337 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Lazarus and Nick mean?

Lazarus means "God has helped" (Hebrew origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Lazarus and Nick boy or girl names?

Lazarus is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.

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