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Kylin vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kylin

Boy #1,509 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"auspicious mythical creature"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Vietnamese Korean American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,509
Total SSA Count
118
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

Kylin Rank #1,509
Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1509 for Kylin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kylin or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Kylin at #1509 in the United States.

What do Kylin and Nick mean?

Kylin means "auspicious mythical creature" (Chinese origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Kylin and Nick boy or girl names?

Kylin is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.

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