Nick vs Giannis

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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Giannis

Boy #1,479 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Greek Ioannis)

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Cypriot Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,479
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Giannis Rank #1,479

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1479 for Giannis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Giannis more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Giannis at #1479 in the United States.

What do Nick and Giannis mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Giannis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Greek Ioannis) origin).

Are Nick and Giannis boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Giannis is primarily a boy name.

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