Levi vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Levi

Boy #12 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"associated with, united"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12
Total SSA Count
9,513
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lev

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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

Levi Rank #12
Nicholas Rank #117

Levi is more popular, ranked #12 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Levi ___

  • Levi James
  • Levi Thomas
  • Levi Alexander
  • Levi Michael
  • Levi Noah
  • Levi John

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 Levi

Noah Elijah Isaac Naomi Olivia

If you choose Nicholas

Alexander Sebastian Charlotte Sophia Natalie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Levi or Nicholas more popular?

Levi is more popular, ranked #12 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Levi and Nicholas mean?

Levi means "associated with, united" (Hebrew origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Levi and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Levi is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.

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