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Nick vs Aston

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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Aston

Boy #1,588 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"east settlement, eastern village"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,588
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Aston Rank #1,588

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1588 for Aston.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Aston more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Aston at #1588 in the United States.

What do Nick and Aston mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Aston means "east settlement, eastern village" (Old English origin).

Are Nick and Aston boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Aston is primarily a boy name.

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