Nicholas vs Ayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Nicholas Rank #117

Ayden Rank #213

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Nicholas or Ayden more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Ayden mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Nicholas and Ayden boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Ayden is primarily a boy name.