Nick vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,599
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Adolf Rank #26,599

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Adolf more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Nick and Adolf mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Nick and Adolf boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.

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