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Nick vs Aris

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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Aris

Boy #1,514 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shortened form of Aristotle: best purpose"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Spanish Latin American Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,514
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Aris Rank #1,514

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1514 for Aris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Aris more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Aris at #1514 in the United States.

What do Nick and Aris mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Aris means "shortened form of Aristotle: best purpose" (Greek origin).

Are Nick and Aris boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Aris is primarily a boy name.

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