Ayden vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Ayden Rank #213

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Ayden or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Nicholas mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Ayden and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.