Nick vs Jeffery

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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Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,306
Total SSA Count
150
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Jeffery Rank #1,306

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 vs #1422 for Nick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Jeffery more popular?

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Jeffery mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Nick and Jeffery boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Jeffery is primarily a boy name.

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