Nick vs Kael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

English American Greek Australian European

44 High Risk

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Boy #1,474 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American Australian

15 High Risk

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Nick Rank #1,422

Kael Rank #1,474

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1474 for Kael.

Is Nick or Kael more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Kael at #1474 in the United States.

What do Nick and Kael mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Kael means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nick and Kael boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Kael is primarily a boy name.