Nate vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nate

Boy #1,571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American

✓ 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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Nate Rank #1,571

Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1571 for Nate.

Is Nate or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Nate at #1571 in the United States.

What do Nate and Nick mean?

Nate means "God has given" (Hebrew origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Nate and Nick boy or girl names?

Nate is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.