Gerard vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerard

Boy #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

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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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Gerard Rank #1,529

Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1529 for Gerard.

Is Gerard or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Gerard at #1529 in the United States.

What do Gerard and Nick mean?

Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Gerard and Nick boy or girl names?

Gerard is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.