Nicholas vs Aureus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #18,328 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"golden, made of gold"

Origin: Latin

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Nicholas Rank #117

Aureus Rank #18,328

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #18328 for Aureus.

Is Nicholas or Aureus more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Aureus at #18328 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Aureus mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Aureus means "golden, made of gold" (Latin origin).

Are Nicholas and Aureus boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Aureus is primarily a boy name.