John vs Nicholas
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Nicholas
Gender: boy
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Victory of the people
Peak: 1995 (1.45%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | John | Nicholas |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 8.15% | 0.06% |
| 1890 | 7.10% | 0.07% |
| 1900 | 6.06% | 0.06% |
| 1910 | 5.49% | 0.11% |
| 1920 | 5.17% | 0.12% |
| 1930 | 4.64% | 0.10% |
| 1940 | 4.62% | 0.09% |
| 1950 | 4.37% | 0.12% |
| 1960 | 3.51% | 0.11% |
| 1970 | 3.07% | 0.14% |
| 1980 | 1.90% | 1.13% |
| 1990 | 1.35% | 1.30% |
| 2000 | 0.96% | 1.18% |
FAQ
Is John or Nicholas more popular?
John has historically been more popular. John peaked in 1880 while Nicholas peaked in 1995.
What do John and Nicholas mean?
John means "God is gracious" while Nicholas means "Victory of the people".