Lael vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lael

Boy #1,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian American Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,468
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Lael Rank #1,468
Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1468 for Lael.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lael or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Lael at #1468 in the United States.

What do Lael and Nick mean?

Lael means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Lael and Nick boy or girl names?

Lael is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.

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