Ao vs Nycholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ao Rank #14,516
Nycholas Rank #14,429

Nycholas is more popular, ranked #14429 vs #14516 for Ao.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ao ___

  • Ao James
  • Ao River
  • Ao Blue
  • Ao Kai
  • Ao Finn
  • Ao Stone

Nycholas ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ao

Ki Haru Ryo Kai Sora

If you choose Nycholas

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ao or Nycholas more popular?

Nycholas is more popular, ranked #14429 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Ao and Nycholas mean?

Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Ao and Nycholas boy or girl names?

Ao is primarily a boy name. Nycholas is primarily a boy name.

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