Nick vs Down

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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Girl #63,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fort on the hill"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Northern Irish

✓ All Clear

Nick Rank #1,422

Down Rank #63,580

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #63580 for Down.

Is Nick or Down more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Nick and Down mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nick and Down boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Down is primarily a girl name.