Nicholas vs Aiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Nicholas Rank #117

Aiden Rank #47

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Aiden more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Aiden mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nicholas and Aiden boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Aiden is primarily a boy name.