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Nick vs Judd

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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Judd

Boy #1,411 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"praised (from Judah/Yehuda)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,411
Total SSA Count
132
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Judd Rank #1,411

Judd is more popular, ranked #1411 vs #1422 for Nick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Judd more popular?

Judd is more popular, ranked #1411 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Judd mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Judd means "praised (from Judah/Yehuda)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nick and Judd boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Judd is primarily a boy name.

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