Achilles vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Achilles

Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

Greek English American Italian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

English American Greek Australian European

44 High Risk

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Achilles Rank #1,223

Nick Rank #1,422

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 vs #1422 for Nick.

Is Achilles or Nick more popular?

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Achilles and Nick mean?

Achilles means "he who causes distress" (Greek origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Achilles and Nick boy or girl names?

Achilles is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.