Nick vs Kylin

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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Kylin

Boy #1,509 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"auspicious mythical creature"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Vietnamese Korean American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,509
Total SSA Count
118
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Kylin Rank #1,509

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1509 for Kylin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Kylin more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Kylin at #1509 in the United States.

What do Nick and Kylin mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Kylin means "auspicious mythical creature" (Chinese origin).

Are Nick and Kylin boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Kylin is primarily a boy name.

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