Ayden vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Ayden Rank #213

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Ayden or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Nicolas mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Ayden and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.