Nick vs Ansel

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 #1,290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

German English American French

✓ All Clear

Nick Rank #1,422

Ansel Rank #1,290

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 vs #1422 for Nick.

Is Nick or Ansel more popular?

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Ansel mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Ansel means "divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Nick and Ansel boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Ansel is primarily a boy name.