Kenny vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenny

Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

✓ All Clear

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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Kenny Rank #1,355

Nick Rank #1,422

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 vs #1422 for Nick.

Is Kenny or Nick more popular?

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Nick mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Kenny and Nick boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.