Iconic Christmas Movie Characters GOAT List
GoatWars fans rank The Grinch (How the Grinch Stole Christmas) the greatest of all time among Christmas Movie Characters, with a 63.4% Goatscore.
Chasing the crown: #2 George Bailey (It’s a Wonderful Life) (58.9%), #3 Rudolph (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer) (56.6%).
Every holiday season has its legends. This league brings together the most recognizable Christmas movie characters across generations — from animated classics to modern favorites — and puts them head-to-head in fan-driven battles. There are no critics, no rankings, and no right answers. Just tough matchups, strong opinions, and one question: who wins when Christmas icons collide?
All Time ranks by all-time win rate across every head-to-head battle. Latest ranks by latest fan sentiment, updated as new battles are voted on.
1. THE GRINCH (HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS)
63.4% win rate#1 Greatest Christmas Movie Characters of All Time
2. GEORGE BAILEY (IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE)
58.9% win rate#2 Greatest Christmas Movie Characters of All Time
3. RUDOLPH (RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER)
56.6% win rate#3 Greatest Christmas Movie Characters of All Time
6. EBENEZER SCROOGE (CHRISTMAS CAROL)
51.6% win rate#6 Greatest Christmas Movie Characters of All Time
7. CLARK GRISWOLD (CHRISTMAS VACATION)
45.7% win rate#7 Greatest Christmas Movie Characters of All Time
8. RALPHIE PARKER (CHRISTMAS STORY)
42.0% win rate#8 Greatest Christmas Movie Characters of All Time
9. JACK SKELLINGTON (NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS)
39.6% win rate#9 Greatest Christmas Movie Characters of All Time
3. THE GRINCH (HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS)
Sentiment 1650#3 Christmas Movie Characters by latest sentiment
4. CLARK GRISWOLD (CHRISTMAS VACATION)
Sentiment 1519#4 Christmas Movie Characters by latest sentiment
5. RALPHIE PARKER (CHRISTMAS STORY)
Sentiment 1507#5 Christmas Movie Characters by latest sentiment
6. RUDOLPH (RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER)
Sentiment 1499#6 Christmas Movie Characters by latest sentiment
7. JACK SKELLINGTON (NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS)
Sentiment 1484#7 Christmas Movie Characters by latest sentiment
9. GEORGE BAILEY (IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE)
Sentiment 1416#9 Christmas Movie Characters by latest sentiment
10. EBENEZER SCROOGE (CHRISTMAS CAROL)
Sentiment 1398#10 Christmas Movie Characters by latest sentiment
GOAT List FAQs
Who is the greatest of all time among Christmas Movie Characters?
GoatWars fans rank The Grinch (How the Grinch Stole Christmas) the greatest of all time among Christmas Movie Characters, with a 63.4% Goatscore.
How is the GOAT List calculated?
The GOAT List ranks every contender in Christmas Movie Characters by Goatscore: the percentage of head-to-head GoatWars battles they have won, as voted by fans.
How many votes is this ranking based on?
This GOAT List is based on 2,133 fan votes in head-to-head battles, as of July 19, 2026.
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