Nick vs Kolten

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

{:type=>:rhyme_pattern, :severity=>:low, :message=>"'Nick' ending sounds like 'sick/thick/dick'"}

Kolten

Boy #1,477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the coal settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,477
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Kolten Rank #1,477

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1477 for Kolten.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Kolten more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Kolten at #1477 in the United States.

What do Nick and Kolten mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Kolten means "from the coal settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Nick and Kolten boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Kolten is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons