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Emmet vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmet

Boy #1,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"universal, whole"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,596
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Emmet Rank #1,596
Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1596 for Emmet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmet or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Emmet at #1596 in the United States.

What do Emmet and Nick mean?

Emmet means "universal, whole" (Germanic origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Emmet and Nick boy or girl names?

Emmet is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.

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