Nicholas vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

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Nicholas Rank #117

Ao Rank #14,516

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Nicholas or Ao more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Ao mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Nicholas and Ao boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.