Mike vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

American English European

✓ 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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Mike Rank #1,011

Nick Rank #1,422

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 vs #1422 for Nick.

Is Mike or Nick more popular?

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Mike and Nick mean?

Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Mike and Nick boy or girl names?

Mike is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.