Nick vs Darien

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 #1,254 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wealthy, kingly, upholder of good"

Origin: Old Persian

American English

✓ All Clear

Nick Rank #1,422

Darien Rank #1,254

Darien is more popular, ranked #1254 vs #1422 for Nick.

Is Nick or Darien more popular?

Darien is more popular, ranked #1254 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Darien mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Darien means "wealthy, kingly, upholder of good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Nick and Darien boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Darien is primarily a boy name.