Nicholas vs Aaron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

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Nicholas Rank #117

Aaron Rank #79

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Aaron more popular?

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Aaron mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin).

Are Nicholas and Aaron boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Aaron is primarily a boy name.