Nicholas vs Aidan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Nicholas Rank #117

Aidan Rank #312

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #312 for Aidan.

Is Nicholas or Aidan more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Aidan at #312 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Aidan mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Nicholas and Aidan boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Aidan is primarily a boy name.