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Nick vs Alder

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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Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,424
Total SSA Count
129
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Alder Rank #1,424

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1424 for Alder.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Alder more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Nick and Alder mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin).

Are Nick and Alder boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Alder is primarily a boy name.

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