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Nick vs Ferry

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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Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Frisian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,658
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Ferry Rank #32,658

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Ferry more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Nick and Ferry mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin).

Are Nick and Ferry boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Ferry is primarily a boy name.

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