Nicholas vs Ashton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree town"

Origin: Old English

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Nicholas Rank #117

Ashton Rank #188

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #188 for Ashton.

Is Nicholas or Ashton more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Ashton at #188 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Ashton mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin).

Are Nicholas and Ashton boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Ashton is primarily a boy name.