Nick vs Bailey

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 #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Nick Rank #1,422

Bailey Rank #1,270

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1422 for Nick.

Is Nick or Bailey more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Bailey mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin).

Are Nick and Bailey boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Bailey is primarily a boy name.