Dale vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dale

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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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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Dale Rank #1,309

Nick Rank #1,422

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 vs #1422 for Nick.

Is Dale or Nick more popular?

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Dale and Nick mean?

Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Dale and Nick boy or girl names?

Dale is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.