Kean vs Nicky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kean

Boy #5,607 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish cian

Cultural Roots

Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,607
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Nicky

Boy #5,420 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Western European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,420
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kean Rank #5,607
Nicky Rank #5,420

Nicky is more popular, ranked #5420 vs #5607 for Kean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kean or Nicky more popular?

Nicky is more popular, ranked #5420 compared to Kean at #5607 in the United States.

What do Kean and Nicky mean?

Kean means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish cian origin). Nicky means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Kean and Nicky boy or girl names?

Kean is primarily a boy name. Nicky is primarily a boy name.

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