Nick vs Aksel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

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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Boy #1,433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of peace"

Origin: Hebrew via Scandinavian

Norwegian Danish German American

✓ All Clear

Nick Rank #1,422

Aksel Rank #1,433

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1433 for Aksel.

Is Nick or Aksel more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Aksel at #1433 in the United States.

What do Nick and Aksel mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Aksel means "father of peace" (Hebrew via Scandinavian origin).

Are Nick and Aksel boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Aksel is primarily a boy name.