Nick vs Isiah

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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Isiah

Boy #1,312 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,312
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Isiah Rank #1,312

Isiah is more popular, ranked #1312 vs #1422 for Nick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Isiah more popular?

Isiah is more popular, ranked #1312 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Isiah mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Isiah means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nick and Isiah boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Isiah is primarily a boy name.

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