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Nick vs Daylen

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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Daylen

Boy #1,347 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the dale, valley dweller"

Origin: Old English (inferred)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,347
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Daylen Rank #1,347

Daylen is more popular, ranked #1347 vs #1422 for Nick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Daylen more popular?

Daylen is more popular, ranked #1347 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Daylen mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Daylen means "from the dale, valley dweller" (Old English (inferred) origin).

Are Nick and Daylen boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Daylen is primarily a boy name.

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