Alton vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alton

Boy #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

English 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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Alton Rank #1,572

Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1572 for Alton.

Is Alton or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Alton at #1572 in the United States.

What do Alton and Nick mean?

Alton means "old town, settlement" (Old English origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Alton and Nick boy or girl names?

Alton is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.