Aiden vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Aiden Rank #47

Nicolas Rank #184

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Aiden or Nicolas more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Nicolas mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Aiden and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.