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Haven vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Haven

Boy #1,482 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"safe harbor, place of refuge"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,482
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
2
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

Haven Rank #1,482
Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1482 for Haven.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haven or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Haven at #1482 in the United States.

What do Haven and Nick mean?

Haven means "safe harbor, place of refuge" (Old English origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Haven and Nick boy or girl names?

Haven is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.

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