Laken vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laken

Boy #1,492 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake dweller, from the lake"

Origin: Old English

American English

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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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Laken Rank #1,492

Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1492 for Laken.

Is Laken or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Laken at #1492 in the United States.

What do Laken and Nick mean?

Laken means "lake dweller, from the lake" (Old English origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Laken and Nick boy or girl names?

Laken is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.