Nicholas vs Ace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"unity; the best; one"

Origin: Latin via Old French

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Nicholas Rank #117

Ace Rank #165

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

Is Nicholas or Ace more popular?

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

What do Nicholas and Ace mean?

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

Are Nicholas and Ace boy or girl names?

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