Alder vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

English German Scandinavian American

✓ 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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Alder Rank #1,424

Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1424 for Alder.

Is Alder or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Alder and Nick mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Alder and Nick boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.