Back to Baby Names

Ace vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ace

Boy #165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"unity; the best; one"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#165
Total SSA Count
2,203
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Ace Rank #165
Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #165 for Ace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ace or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Ace at #165 in the United States.

What do Ace and Nicholas mean?

Ace means "unity; the best; one" (Latin via Old French origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Ace and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Ace is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons