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Mick vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mick

Boy #3,616 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Irish English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,616
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme_pattern, :severity=>:low, :message=>"'Mick' ending sounds like 'sick/thick/dick'"}

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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

{:type=>:rhyme_pattern, :severity=>:low, :message=>"'Nick' ending sounds like 'sick/thick/dick'"}

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Popularity Comparison

Mick Rank #3,616
Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #3616 for Mick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mick or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Mick at #3616 in the United States.

What do Mick and Nick mean?

Mick means "who is like God?" (Hebrew origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Mick and Nick boy or girl names?

Mick is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.

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