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Cam vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cam

Boy #1,426 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"winding river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,426
Total SSA Count
129
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Cam Rank #1,426
Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1426 for Cam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cam or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Cam at #1426 in the United States.

What do Cam and Nick mean?

Cam means "winding river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Cam and Nick boy or girl names?

Cam is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.

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