Nick vs Kenny

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 #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Nick Rank #1,422

Kenny Rank #1,355

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 vs #1422 for Nick.

Is Nick or Kenny more popular?

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Kenny mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Nick and Kenny boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Kenny is primarily a boy name.