Nicholas vs Hayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

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Nicholas Rank #117

Hayden Rank #154

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #154 for Hayden.

Is Nicholas or Hayden more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Hayden at #154 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Hayden mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin).

Are Nicholas and Hayden boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Hayden is primarily a boy name.