Nicholas vs Olivia

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

Nicholas Rank #117
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nicholas ___

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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nicholas

Alexander Sebastian Charlotte Sophia Natalie

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicholas or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Olivia mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Nicholas and Olivia boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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