Nick vs Kallen

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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Kallen

Boy #1,473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful in battle"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,473
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Kallen Rank #1,473

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1473 for Kallen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Kallen more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Kallen at #1473 in the United States.

What do Nick and Kallen mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Kallen means "powerful in battle" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nick and Kallen boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Kallen is primarily a boy name.

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