Nick vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Ao Rank #14,516

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #14516 for Ao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Ao more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Nick and Ao mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Nick and Ao boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.

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