Nick vs Jai

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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Jai

Boy #1,308 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory, triumph"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian Sikh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,308
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Jai Rank #1,308

Jai is more popular, ranked #1308 vs #1422 for Nick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Jai more popular?

Jai is more popular, ranked #1308 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Jai mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Jai means "victory, triumph" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Nick and Jai boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Jai is primarily a boy name.

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