Nick vs Braden

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 #1,250 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"salmon"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish English

✓ All Clear

Nick Rank #1,422

Braden Rank #1,250

Braden is more popular, ranked #1250 vs #1422 for Nick.

Is Nick or Braden more popular?

Braden is more popular, ranked #1250 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Braden mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Braden means "salmon" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nick and Braden boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Braden is primarily a boy name.