Nicholas vs Kaiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French Italian Russian German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#117
Total SSA Count
3,025
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nicholas Rank #117
Kaiden Rank #207

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #207 for Kaiden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicholas or Kaiden more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Kaiden at #207 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Kaiden mean?

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

Are Nicholas and Kaiden boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Kaiden is primarily a boy name.

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